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Nextorch iStar Natural vs Parat HL-P1

What iStar Natural does better (3) and where HL-P1 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch iStar Natural
Nextorch · 2022iStar Natural
4.6Score
3 advantages≈ $60
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Parat HL-P1
Parat · 2021HL-P1
4.5Score
2 advantages≈ $55
3.7Brightness & throw4.4
4.0Build & durability4.3

Why is iStar Natural better than HL-P1?

  1. Maximum output450 lm vs 120 lm3.8×
  2. Weight70 g vs 160 g2.3×
  3. Maximum runtime21 h vs 12 h+75%

Why is HL-P1 better than iStar Natural?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m vs 150 m+88%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
Specifications

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Parat HL-P1Parat HL-P1≈ $554.5
Light output
Maximum output450 lm120 lm
Peak beam intensity1,600 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m150 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Number of batteries—4
Battery capacity1,100 mAh—
Maximum runtime21 h12 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height67 mm—
Head diameter / width39 mm—
Body diameter / depth32 mm—
Weight70 g160 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Colours—Yellow, Black
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