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Fenix HP35R SAR vs Nextorch hiStar Helmet

What HP35R SAR does better (2) and where hiStar Helmet wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HP35R SAR
Fenix · 2026HP35R SAR
2 advantages≈ $210
vs
Nextorch hiStar Helmet
Nextorch · 2026hiStar Helmet
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ $145
Higher score
9.8Brightness & throw9.1

Why is HP35R SAR better than hiStar Helmet?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 256 m+95%
  2. Maximum output4,000 lm vs 2,300 lm+74%

Why is hiStar Helmet better than HP35R SAR?

hiStar Helmet has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output4,000 lm2,300 lm
Peak beam intensity—16,384 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m256 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity—3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime—2.2 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Submersible to—1 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminiumMagnesium
Size & weight
Weight—126 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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