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Nextorch eStar vs Nitecore NWH20

What eStar does better (6) and where NWH20 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch eStar
Nextorch · 2026eStar
7.7Score
6 advantages≈ $65
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Nitecore NWH20
Nitecore · 2026NWH20
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ $70
8.3Brightness & throw4.5
5.7Battery & charging4.7
5.5Build & durability4.7
5.7Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is eStar better than NWH20?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)205 m vs 89 m2.3×
  2. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 600 lm2.2×
  3. Peak beam intensity10,506 cd vs 1,980 cd5.3×
  4. Maximum runtime115 h vs 51 h2.3×
  5. Weight87 g vs 149 g+71%
  6. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx6+17%

Why is NWH20 better than eStar?

  1. Impact resistance (drop)1 m vs 2 m2×
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch eStarNextorch eStar≈ $657.7
Nitecore NWH20Nitecore NWH20≈ $705.5
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity10,506 cd1,980 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)205 m89 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—4
Colour temperature—4,500K
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Battery capacity1,200 mAh—
Maximum runtime115 h51 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)1 m2 m
Size & weight
Length / height63 mm—
Head diameter / width46 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight87 g149 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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