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Lupine Piko BT vs Nextorch hiStar

What Piko BT does better (0) and where hiStar wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Lupine Piko BT
Lupine · 2026Piko BT
0 advantages≈ $200
vs
Nextorch hiStar
Nextorch · 2026hiStar
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ $120
Higher score
8.4Brightness & throw9.2

Why is Piko BT better than hiStar?

Piko BT has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is hiStar better than Piko BT?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 2,300 lm+64%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch hiStarNextorch hiStar≈ $1209.4
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm2,300 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Body materialAluminium—
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
ColoursGrey—
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