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Nextorch C Star vs Simond UL500

What C Star does better (1) and where UL500 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch C Star
Nextorch · 2025C Star
4.0Score
1 advantage≈ $25
vs
Simond UL500
Simond · 2026UL500
4.1Score
0 advantages≈ $20
Higher score
2.3Brightness & throw2.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is C Star better than UL500?

  1. Maximum output170 lm vs 150 lm+13%

Why is UL500 better than C Star?

UL500 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch C StarNextorch C Star≈ $254.0
Simond UL500Simond UL500≈ $204.1
Light output
Maximum output170 lm150 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)19 m—
Light sourceCOB LED panelLED
Battery & charging
Maximum runtime—16 h
USB-C charging—Yes
Modes & features
Red lightYesYes
ColoursBlackGrey, Red
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