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Ledlenser MH7 vs Nextorch MAX STAR

What MH7 does better (4) and where MAX STAR wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser MH7
Ledlenser · 2018MH7
5.4Score
4 advantages≈ $70
vs
Nextorch MAX STAR
Nextorch · 2022MAX STAR
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ $70
Higher score
8.6Brightness & throw8.5
4.7Battery & charging4.6
3.4Build & durability3.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is MH7 better than MAX STAR?

  1. Peak beam intensity22,350 cd vs 10,000 cd2.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m vs 200 m+50%
  3. Maximum runtime60 h vs 40 h+50%
  4. Weight139 g vs 147 g+6%

Why is MAX STAR better than MH7?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 1,200 lm2×
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser MH7Ledlenser MH7≈ $705.4
Light output
Maximum output600 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity22,350 cd10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m200 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs1—
Colour rendering (CRI)70—
Battery & charging
BatteryAA18650 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Maximum runtime60 h40 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Charging time4 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—73 mm
Head diameter / width31 mm60 mm
Body diameter / depth—33 mm
Weight139 g147 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Colours—Black
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