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Nextorch hiStar Helmet vs Silva FreeLight deep

What hiStar Helmet does better (2) and where FreeLight deep wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch hiStar Helmet
Nextorch · 2026hiStar Helmet
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ $145
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Silva FreeLight deep
Silva · 2025FreeLight deep
0 advantages≈ $150
9.2Brightness & throw7.3

Why is hiStar Helmet better than FreeLight deep?

  1. Maximum output2,300 lm vs 1,200 lm+92%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)256 m vs 150 m+71%

Why is FreeLight deep better than hiStar Helmet?

FreeLight deep has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output2,300 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity16,384 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)256 m150 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime2.2 h—
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Submersible to1 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialMagnesium—
Size & weight
Weight126 g—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Colours—Orange, Black
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