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Ledlenser HF4R Signature vs Nextorch rStar

What HF4R Signature does better (2) and where rStar wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF4R Signature
Ledlenser · 2023HF4R Signature
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ $60
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Nextorch rStar
Nextorch · 2023rStar
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ $70
6.9Brightness & throw2.1
9.5Build & durability6.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF4R Signature better than rStar?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 80 lm7.5×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×

Why is rStar better than HF4R Signature?

  1. Weight71 g vs 50 g+42%
  2. Maximum runtime35 h vs 38 h+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch rStarNextorch rStar≈ $704.6
Light output
Maximum output600 lm80 lm
Peak beam intensity—40 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—10 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)70—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAA
Maximum runtime35 h38 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—133 mm
Head diameter / width—41 mm
Body diameter / depth—30 mm
Weight71 g50 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
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