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Ledlenser HF8R Core vs Nextorch MAX STAR

What HF8R Core does better (3) and where MAX STAR wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF8R Core
Ledlenser · 2024HF8R Core
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ $75
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Nextorch MAX STAR
Nextorch · 2022MAX STAR
6.4Score
0 advantages≈ $70
9.0Brightness & throw8.4
6.8Battery & charging4.6
2.5Build & durability3.3

Why is HF8R Core better than MAX STAR?

  1. Maximum runtime90 h vs 40 h2.2×
  2. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,200 lm+33%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m vs 200 m+5%

Why is MAX STAR better than HF8R Core?

MAX STAR has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity—10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m200 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po18650 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Maximum runtime90 h40 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—73 mm
Head diameter / width—60 mm
Body diameter / depth—33 mm
Weight—147 g
Modes & features
Colours—Black
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