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Nextorch myStar V2.0 vs Nitecore NU45

What myStar V2.0 does better (2) and where NU45 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch myStar V2.0
Nextorch · 2024myStar V2.0
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $95
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Nitecore NU45
Nitecore · 2024NU45
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ $65
7.8Brightness & throw7.9
6.3Battery & charging7.2

Why is myStar V2.0 better than NU45?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m vs 172 m+28%
  2. Peak beam intensity12,100 cd vs 7,400 cd+64%

Why is NU45 better than myStar V2.0?

  1. Maximum output760 lm vs 1,700 lm2.2×
  2. Battery capacity3,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh+33%
  3. Maximum runtime81 h vs 86 h+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU45Nitecore NU45≈ $658.6
Light output
Maximum output760 lm1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity12,100 cd7,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m172 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity3,000 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime81 h86 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight—126 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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