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Ledlenser HF8R Core vs Nextorch rStar

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

Ledlenser HF8R Core
Ledlenser · 2024HF8R Core
6.5Score
3 advantages≈ $85
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Nextorch rStar
Nextorch · 2023rStar
4.5Score
0 advantages≈ $85
8.6Brightness & throw2.0
2.4Build & durability6.3

Why is HF8R Core better than rStar?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 80 lm20×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m vs 10 m21×
  3. Maximum runtime90 h vs 38 h2.4×

Why is rStar better than HF8R Core?

rStar has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch rStarNextorch rStar≈ $854.5
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm80 lm
Peak beam intensity—40 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m10 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAA
Maximum runtime90 h38 h
RechargeableYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—133 mm
Head diameter / width—41 mm
Body diameter / depth—30 mm
Weight—50 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
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