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Nextorch MAX STAR vs Nitecore NU45
What MAX STAR does better (2) and where NU45 wins (4) — every spec side by side.
Why is MAX STAR better than NU45?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m vs 172 m+16%
- Peak beam intensity10,000 cd vs 7,400 cd+35%
Why is NU45 better than MAX STAR?
- Maximum runtime40 h vs 86 h2.2×
- Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
- Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,700 lm+42%
- Weight147 g vs 126 g+17%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,200 lm | 1,700 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 10,000 cd | 7,400 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 200 m | 172 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18650 Li-ion | 18650 Li-ion |
| Number of batteries | 1 | — |
| Battery capacity | — | 4,000 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 40 h | 86 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx8 |
| Submersible to | — | 2 m |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 1 m | — |
| Body material | — | Aluminium |
| Pocket clip | Yes | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 73 mm | — |
| Head diameter / width | 60 mm | — |
| Body diameter / depth | 33 mm | — |
| Weight | 147 g | 126 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | — | Yes |
| Red light | — | Yes |
| Lockout | — | Yes |
| Colours | Black | Black |
