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Ledlenser HF6R vs Nextorch eStar

What HF6R does better (0) and where eStar wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF6R
Ledlenser · 2026HF6R
8.0Score
0 advantages≈ $60
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Nextorch eStar
Nextorch · 2026eStar
7.7Score
3 advantages≈ $65
7.4Brightness & throw8.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF6R better than eStar?

HF6R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is eStar better than HF6R?

  1. Maximum output900 lm vs 1,300 lm+44%
  2. Maximum runtime60 h vs 115 h+92%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m vs 205 m+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser HF6RLedlenser HF6R≈ $608.0
Nextorch eStarNextorch eStar≈ $657.7
Light output
Maximum output900 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity—10,506 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m205 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity—1,200 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h115 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height—63 mm
Head diameter / width—46 mm
Body diameter / depth—36 mm
Weight—87 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Mode memory—Yes
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