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Nextorch myStar V2.0 vs Nitecore NU53

What myStar V2.0 does better (2) and where NU53 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 NU53
Nitecore · 2024NU53
8.9Score
3 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
7.8Brightness & throw8.0
6.3Battery & charging9.1

Why is myStar V2.0 better than NU53?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m vs 175 m+26%
  2. Peak beam intensity12,100 cd vs 7,660 cd+58%

Why is NU53 better than myStar V2.0?

  1. Maximum output760 lm vs 1,800 lm2.4×
  2. Battery capacity3,000 mAh vs 6,000 mAh2×
  3. Maximum runtime81 h vs 153 h+89%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU53Nitecore NU53≈ $708.9
Light output
Maximum output760 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity12,100 cd7,660 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m175 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—19
Battery & charging
Battery capacity3,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime81 h153 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Size & weight
Weight—151 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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