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Ledlenser HF7R vs Nextorch eStar

What HF7R does better (1) and where eStar wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF7R
Ledlenser · 2026HF7R
7.9Score
1 advantage≈ $90
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Nextorch eStar
Nextorch · 2026eStar
7.7Score
2 advantages≈ $65
8.2Brightness & throw8.3
5.0Battery & charging5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF7R better than eStar?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m vs 205 m+2%

Why is eStar better than HF7R?

  1. Maximum runtime60 h vs 115 h+92%
  2. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,300 lm+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser HF7RLedlenser HF7R≈ $907.9
Nextorch eStarNextorch eStar≈ $657.7
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity—10,506 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m205 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity—1,200 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h115 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
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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