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Ledlenser H8R vs Nextorch MAX STAR

What H8R does better (1) and where MAX STAR wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H8R
Ledlenser · 2020H8R
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ $65
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Nextorch MAX STAR
Nextorch · 2022MAX STAR
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $70
7.8Brightness & throw8.5
9.0Battery & charging4.6
3.2Build & durability3.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is H8R better than MAX STAR?

  1. Maximum runtime120 h vs 40 h3×

Why is MAX STAR better than H8R?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 1,200 lm2×
  2. Weight159 g vs 147 g+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser H8RLedlenser H8R≈ $657.1
Light output
Maximum output600 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity9,900 cd10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)199 m200 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Maximum runtime120 h40 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—73 mm
Head diameter / width—60 mm
Body diameter / depth—33 mm
Weight159 g147 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Colours—Black
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