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Ledlenser H5R Core vs Nextorch MAX STAR

What H5R Core does better (4) and where MAX STAR wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H5R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H5R Core
6.0Score
4 advantages≈ $70
vs
Nextorch MAX STAR
Nextorch · 2022MAX STAR
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
8.4Brightness & throw8.5
4.9Battery & charging4.6
4.2Build & durability3.3

Why is H5R Core better than MAX STAR?

  1. Peak beam intensity22,350 cd vs 10,000 cd2.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m vs 200 m+50%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  4. Maximum runtime50 h vs 40 h+25%

Why is MAX STAR better than H5R Core?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 1,200 lm2.4×
  2. Weight167 g vs 147 g+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output500 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity22,350 cd10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m200 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)70—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po18650 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Maximum runtime50 h40 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—73 mm
Head diameter / width—60 mm
Body diameter / depth—33 mm
Weight167 g147 g
Modes & features
ColoursBlackBlack
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