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Nextorch myStar V2.0 vs Nitecore HC65 MCT

What myStar V2.0 does better (0) and where HC65 MCT wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch myStar V2.0
Nextorch · 2024myStar V2.0
8.9Score
0 advantages≈ $95
vs
Nitecore HC65 MCT
Nitecore · 2026HC65 MCT
9.5Score
5 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
7.8Brightness & throw9.1
6.3Battery & charging9.0

Why is myStar V2.0 better than HC65 MCT?

myStar V2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HC65 MCT better than myStar V2.0?

  1. Maximum output760 lm vs 2,000 lm2.6×
  2. Maximum runtime81 h vs 154 h+90%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m vs 258 m+17%
  4. Peak beam intensity12,100 cd vs 16,709 cd+38%
  5. Battery capacity3,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output760 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity12,100 cd16,709 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m258 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—8
Colour rendering (CRI)—98
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery capacity3,000 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime81 h154 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Magnesium
Size & weight
Weight—146 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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