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Mactronic Illuma vs Nextorch iStar

What Illuma does better (1) and where iStar wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Mactronic Illuma
Mactronic · 2025Illuma
1 advantage≈ $45
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Nextorch iStar
Nextorch · 2025iStar
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ $45
Higher score
5.5Brightness & throw4.5

Why is Illuma better than iStar?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 80 m+62%

Why is iStar better than Illuma?

  1. Maximum output430 lm vs 450 lm+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch iStarNextorch iStar≈ $456.2
Light output
Maximum output430 lm450 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m80 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—1.5 m
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
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