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Nextorch iStar Natural vs Silva Explore 4RC

What iStar Natural does better (3) and where Explore 4RC wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch iStar Natural
Nextorch · 2022iStar Natural
4.8Score
3 advantages≈ $60
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Silva Explore 4RC
Silva · 2020Explore 4RC
4.7Score
3 advantages≈ $50
4.0Brightness & throw3.3
3.6Battery & charging2.6
4.1Build & durability7.7

Why is iStar Natural better than Explore 4RC?

  1. Maximum output450 lm vs 200 lm2.2×
  2. Battery capacity1,100 mAh vs 700 mAh+57%
  3. Maximum runtime21 h vs 20 h+5%

Why is Explore 4RC better than iStar Natural?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  2. Weight70 g vs 47 g+49%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m vs 85 m+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output450 lm200 lm
Peak beam intensity1,600 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m85 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—1
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity1,100 mAh700 mAh
Maximum runtime21 h20 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height67 mm—
Head diameter / width39 mm—
Body diameter / depth32 mm—
Weight70 g47 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Colours—Black
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