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Nextorch hiStar Helmet vs Petzl Nao LT
What hiStar Helmet does better (4) and where Nao LT wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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9.3Brightness & throw4.6
3.3Battery & charging5.0
4.1Build & durability8.1
5.9Features5.9
Why is hiStar Helmet better than Nao LT?
- Maximum output2,300 lm vs 600 lm3.8×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)256 m vs 75 m3.4×
- Peak beam intensity16,384 cd vs 1,410 cd11.6×
- Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 1,250 mAh2.7×
Why is Nao LT better than hiStar Helmet?
- Maximum runtime2.2 h vs 85 h38.6×
- Weight126 g vs 90 g+40%
- Submersible to1 m vs 2 m2×
- Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 2,300 lm | 600 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 16,384 cd | 1,410 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 256 m | 75 m |
| Runtime at maximum output | — | 120 min |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18650 Li-ion, CR123A | AAA |
| Number of batteries | — | 3 |
| Battery capacity | 3,400 mAh | 1,250 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 2.2 h | 85 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Charging time | — | 3.5 h |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP67 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx8 |
| Submersible to | 1 m | 2 m |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 1 m | — |
| Body material | Magnesium | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 126 g | 90 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Strobe | — | Yes |
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Red light | Yes | — |
| Motion / reactive sensor | — | Yes |
