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Nextorch oStar vs Nitecore NU43

What oStar does better (2) and where NU43 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch oStar
Nextorch · 2022oStar
5.6Score
2 advantages≈ $85
vs
Nitecore NU43
Nitecore · 2023NU43
7.7Score
3 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw6.3
4.8Battery & charging8.5
5.3Build & durability5.6

Why is oStar better than NU43?

  1. Weight87 g vs 116 g+33%
  2. Peak beam intensity4,290 cd vs 3,800 cd+13%

Why is NU43 better than oStar?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 1,400 lm2.8×
  2. Maximum runtime60 h vs 165 h2.8×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch oStarNextorch oStar≈ $855.6
Nitecore NU43Nitecore NU43≈ $657.7
Light output
Maximum output500 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity4,290 cd3,800 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)131 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h165 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—2 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height78 mm—
Head diameter / width65 mm—
Body diameter / depth46 mm—
Weight87 g116 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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