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Ledlenser EXH8 vs Nextorch MAX STAR

What EXH8 does better (0) and where MAX STAR wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser EXH8
Ledlenser · 2021EXH8
3.7Score
0 advantages≈ $70
vs
Nextorch MAX STAR
Nextorch · 2022MAX STAR
6.5Score
3 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
4.2Brightness & throw8.5
2.5Build & durability3.3

Why is EXH8 better than MAX STAR?

EXH8 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MAX STAR better than EXH8?

  1. Maximum output180 lm vs 1,200 lm6.7×
  2. Maximum runtime15 h vs 40 h2.7×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)120 m vs 200 m+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser EXH8Ledlenser EXH8≈ $703.7
Light output
Maximum output180 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity—10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)120 m200 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Maximum runtime15 h40 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—73 mm
Head diameter / width—60 mm
Body diameter / depth—33 mm
Weight—147 g
Modes & features
ColoursYellow, BlackBlack
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