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Ledlenser EXH8 vs Nextorch iStar Natural

What EXH8 does better (1) and where iStar Natural wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser EXH8
Ledlenser · 2021EXH8
3.6Score
1 advantage≈ $70
vs
Nextorch iStar Natural
Nextorch · 2022iStar Natural
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
3.8Brightness & throw3.7
2.4Build & durability4.0

Why is EXH8 better than iStar Natural?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)120 m vs 80 m+50%

Why is iStar Natural better than EXH8?

  1. Maximum output180 lm vs 450 lm2.5×
  2. Maximum runtime15 h vs 21 h+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser EXH8Ledlenser EXH8≈ $703.6
Light output
Maximum output180 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)120 m80 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—1,100 mAh
Maximum runtime15 h21 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—67 mm
Head diameter / width—39 mm
Body diameter / depth—32 mm
Weight—70 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
ColoursYellow, Black—
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