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Lupine Piko BT vs Nextorch hiStar Helmet

What Piko BT does better (0) and where hiStar Helmet wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Lupine Piko BT
Lupine · 2026Piko BT
0 advantages≈ $200
vs
Nextorch hiStar Helmet
Nextorch · 2026hiStar Helmet
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ $145
Higher score
8.4Brightness & throw9.1

Why is Piko BT better than hiStar Helmet?

Piko BT has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is hiStar Helmet better than Piko BT?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 2,300 lm+64%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m vs 256 m+22%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm2,300 lm
Peak beam intensity—16,384 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m256 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity—3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime—2.2 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Submersible to—1 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminiumMagnesium
Size & weight
Weight—126 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
ColoursGrey—
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