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Nextorch oStar vs Nitecore HA13 (2023)

What oStar does better (3) and where HA13 (2023) wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch oStar
Nextorch · 2022oStar
5.6Score
3 advantages≈ $85
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Nitecore HA13 (2023)
Nitecore · 2023HA13 (2023)
0 advantages
5.6Brightness & throw4.4

Why is oStar better than HA13 (2023)?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 350 lm+43%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)131 m vs 120 m+9%
  3. Peak beam intensity4,290 cd vs 3,600 cd+19%

Why is HA13 (2023) better than oStar?

HA13 (2023) has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch oStarNextorch oStar≈ $855.6
Light output
Maximum output500 lm350 lm
Peak beam intensity4,290 cd3,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)131 m120 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ionAAA
Maximum runtime60 h—
RechargeableYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Size & weight
Length / height78 mm—
Head diameter / width65 mm—
Body diameter / depth46 mm—
Weight87 g—
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