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Nextorch MAX STAR vs Nextorch oStar

What MAX STAR does better (3) and where oStar wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch MAX STAR
Nextorch · 2022MAX STAR
6.5Score
3 advantages≈ $70
vs
Nextorch oStar
Nextorch · 2022oStar
6.5Score
3 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
8.5Brightness & throw6.1
4.6Battery & charging5.5
3.3Build & durability5.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

MAX STARoStar
60 × 733365 × 7846
MAX STARoStarDifference
Length / height73 mm78 mm−5 mm
Head diameter / width60 mm65 mm−5 mm
Body diameter / depth33 mm46 mm−13 mm
Weight147 g87 g+60 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is MAX STAR better than oStar?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 500 lm2.4×
  2. Peak beam intensity10,000 cd vs 4,290 cd2.3×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m vs 131 m+53%

Why is oStar better than MAX STAR?

  1. Weight147 g vs 87 g+69%
  2. Maximum runtime40 h vs 60 h+50%
  3. Impact resistance (drop)1 m vs 2 m2×
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch oStarNextorch oStar≈ $706.5
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity10,000 cd4,290 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m131 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Number of batteries1—
Maximum runtime40 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)1 m2 m
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height73 mm78 mm
Head diameter / width60 mm65 mm
Body diameter / depth33 mm46 mm
Weight147 g87 g
Modes & features
ColoursBlack—
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