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Nextorch MyStar R vs Nitecore NU31

What MyStar R does better (1) and where NU31 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch MyStar R
Nextorch · 2021MyStar R
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ $40
vs
Nitecore NU31
Nitecore · 2023NU31
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ $40
Higher score
6.6Brightness & throw6.4
2.6Build & durability5.2

Why is MyStar R better than NU31?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 550 lm+9%

Why is NU31 better than MyStar R?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx6+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU31Nitecore NU31≈ $407.2
Light output
Maximum output600 lm550 lm
Peak beam intensity—5,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—145 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—4
Battery & charging
BatteryAA—
Battery capacity—1,800 mAh
Maximum runtime—147 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx6
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerAluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—130 mm
Weight—96 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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