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Ledlenser HF8R vs Nextorch rStar

What HF8R does better (1) and where rStar wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF8R
Ledlenser · 2023HF8R
4.2Score
1 advantage≈ $90
vs
Nextorch rStar
Nextorch · 2023rStar
4.5Score
1 advantage≈ $85
Higher score
2.8Build & durability6.3

Why is HF8R better than rStar?

  1. Maximum runtime90 h vs 38 h2.4×

Why is rStar better than HF8R?

  1. Weight198 g vs 50 g4×
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser HF8RLedlenser HF8R≈ $904.2
Nextorch rStarNextorch rStar≈ $854.5
Light output
Maximum output—80 lm
Peak beam intensity—40 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—10 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
Battery & charging
Battery—AA
Maximum runtime90 h38 h
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
Weight198 g50 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
ColoursGrey, Black—
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