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Nextorch oStar vs Nitecore NU43
What oStar does better (2) and where NU43 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
Why is oStar better than NU43?
- Weight87 g vs 116 g+33%
- Peak beam intensity4,290 cd vs 3,800 cd+13%
Why is NU43 better than oStar?
- Maximum output500 lm vs 1,400 lm2.8×
- Maximum runtime60 h vs 165 h2.8×
- Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 500 lm | 1,400 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 4,290 cd | 3,800 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 131 m | 130 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18650 Li-ion | 18650 Li-ion |
| Battery capacity | — | 3,400 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 60 h | 165 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Charging time | — | 2 h |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx7 |
| Submersible to | — | 2 m |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 2 m | — |
| Body material | — | Aluminium |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 78 mm | — |
| Head diameter / width | 65 mm | — |
| Body diameter / depth | 46 mm | — |
| Weight | 87 g | 116 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | — | Yes |
| Red light | — | Yes |
| Motion / reactive sensor | — | Yes |
| Lockout | — | Yes |









