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Nextorch eStar vs Nitecore HC60 UHE

What eStar does better (3) and where HC60 UHE wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch eStar
Nextorch · 2026eStar
7.7Score
3 advantages≈ $65
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Nitecore HC60 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC60 UHE
8.7Score
5 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
8.3Brightness & throw7.4
5.7Battery & charging8.8
5.5Build & durability7.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is eStar better than HC60 UHE?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)205 m vs 157 m+31%
  2. Peak beam intensity10,506 cd vs 6,170 cd+70%
  3. Weight87 g vs 140 g+61%

Why is HC60 UHE better than eStar?

  1. Battery capacity1,200 mAh vs 4,000 mAh3.3×
  2. Maximum runtime115 h vs 200 h+74%
  3. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 1,600 lm+23%
  4. Impact resistance (drop)1 m vs 2 m2×
  5. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch eStarNextorch eStar≈ $657.7
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity10,506 cd6,170 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)205 m157 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—6
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA18650 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity1,200 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime115 h200 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1 m2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height63 mm—
Head diameter / width46 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight87 g140 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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