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Nextorch eStar vs Nitecore HA29 UHE MCT

What eStar does better (4) and where HA29 UHE MCT wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch eStar
Nextorch · 2026eStar
7.7Score
4 advantages≈ $65
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Nitecore HA29 UHE MCT
Nitecore · 2026HA29 UHE MCT
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
8.3Brightness & throw7.3
5.7Battery & charging7.9
5.5Build & durability7.8
5.7Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is eStar better than HA29 UHE MCT?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)205 m vs 169 m+21%
  2. Peak beam intensity10,506 cd vs 7,140 cd+47%
  3. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 1,200 lm+8%
  4. Weight87 g vs 112 g+29%

Why is HA29 UHE MCT better than eStar?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
  2. Maximum runtime115 h vs 122 h+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch eStarNextorch eStar≈ $657.7
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity10,506 cd7,140 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)205 m169 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity1,200 mAh—
Maximum runtime115 h122 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height63 mm—
Head diameter / width46 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight87 g112 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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