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Ledlenser HF8R Core vs Nextorch oStar

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

Ledlenser HF8R Core
Ledlenser · 2024HF8R Core
6.5Score
3 advantages≈ $85
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Nextorch oStar
Nextorch · 2022oStar
5.6Score
0 advantages≈ $85
8.6Brightness & throw5.6
6.3Battery & charging4.8
2.4Build & durability5.3

Why is HF8R Core better than oStar?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 500 lm3.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m vs 131 m+60%
  3. Maximum runtime90 h vs 60 h+50%

Why is oStar better than HF8R Core?

oStar has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch oStarNextorch oStar≈ $855.6
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity—4,290 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m131 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po18650 Li-ion
Maximum runtime90 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height—78 mm
Head diameter / width—65 mm
Body diameter / depth—46 mm
Weight—87 g
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