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Nextorch oStar vs Nitecore NU33

What oStar does better (2) and where NU33 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch oStar
Nextorch · 2022oStar
5.6Score
2 advantages≈ $85
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Nitecore NU33
Nitecore · 2022NU33
7.4Score
5 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw6.2
4.8Battery & charging7.9
5.3Build & durability5.0

Why is oStar better than NU33?

  1. Impact resistance (drop)2 m vs 1 m2×
  2. Weight87 g vs 96 g+10%

Why is NU33 better than oStar?

  1. Maximum runtime60 h vs 147 h2.4×
  2. Maximum output500 lm vs 700 lm+40%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  4. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)131 m vs 135 m+3%
  5. Peak beam intensity4,290 cd vs 4,578 cd+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch oStarNextorch oStar≈ $855.6
Nitecore NU33Nitecore NU33≈ $557.4
Light output
Maximum output500 lm700 lm
Peak beam intensity4,290 cd4,578 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)131 m135 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ionAAA
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h147 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)2 m1 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height78 mm—
Head diameter / width65 mm—
Body diameter / depth46 mm—
Weight87 g96 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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