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Fenix WH23R vs Nextorch oStar

What WH23R does better (3) and where oStar wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix WH23R
Fenix · 2022WH23R
6.2Score
3 advantages≈ $60
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Nextorch oStar
Nextorch · 2022oStar
5.6Score
3 advantages≈ $85
4.8Brightness & throw5.6
7.8Battery & charging4.8
5.4Build & durability5.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

WH23RoStar
45 × 86.443.765 × 7846
WH23RoStarDifference
Length / height86.4 mm78 mm+8.5 mm
Head diameter / width45 mm65 mm−20 mm
Body diameter / depth43.7 mm46 mm−2.3 mm
Weight115 g87 g+28 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is WH23R better than oStar?

  1. Maximum runtime150 h vs 60 h2.5×
  2. Maximum output600 lm vs 500 lm+20%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%

Why is oStar better than WH23R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 131 m+31%
  2. Peak beam intensity2,500 cd vs 4,290 cd+72%
  3. Weight115 g vs 87 g+32%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix WH23RFenix WH23R≈ $606.2
Nextorch oStarNextorch oStar≈ $855.6
Light output
Maximum output600 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity2,500 cd4,290 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m131 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity2,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime150 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time1.5 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)2 m2 m
Size & weight
Length / height86.4 mm78 mm
Head diameter / width45 mm65 mm
Body diameter / depth43.7 mm46 mm
Weight115 g87 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
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