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NEBO Transcend 1500 vs Nextorch MAX STAR

What Transcend 1500 does better (1) and where MAX STAR wins (2) — every spec side by side.

NEBO Transcend 1500
NEBO · 2023Transcend 1500
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ $75
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Nextorch MAX STAR
Nextorch · 2022MAX STAR
6.4Score
2 advantages≈ $70
7.4Brightness & throw8.4
6.6Battery & charging4.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is Transcend 1500 better than MAX STAR?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 1,200 lm+25%

Why is MAX STAR better than Transcend 1500?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)129 m vs 200 m+55%
  2. Weight150 g vs 147 g+2%
Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity—10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)129 m200 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po18650 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity3,200 mAh—
Maximum runtime—40 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX4
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—73 mm
Head diameter / width—60 mm
Body diameter / depth—33 mm
Weight150 g147 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
ColoursGreyBlack
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