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Nextorch hiStar vs Nitecore UT6 MCT

What hiStar does better (1) and where UT6 MCT wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch hiStar
Nextorch · 2026hiStar
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ $120
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Nitecore UT6 MCT
Nitecore · 2026UT6 MCT
9.2Score
0 advantages≈ $125
9.2Brightness & throw8.3

Why is hiStar better than UT6 MCT?

  1. Maximum output2,300 lm vs 1,600 lm+44%

Why is UT6 MCT better than hiStar?

UT6 MCT has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch hiStarNextorch hiStar≈ $1209.4
Nitecore UT6 MCTNitecore UT6 MCT≈ $1259.2
Light output
Maximum output2,300 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity—9,510 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—195 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—31 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Magnesium
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
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