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Nextorch oStar vs Petzl Iko Core

What oStar does better (0) and where Iko Core wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch oStar
Nextorch · 2022oStar
6.5Score
0 advantages≈ $70
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Petzl Iko Core
Petzl · 2020Iko Core
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ $60
6.1Brightness & throw6.3
5.5Battery & charging4.4

Why is oStar better than Iko Core?

oStar has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Iko Core better than oStar?

  1. Weight87 g vs 79 g+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch oStarNextorch oStar≈ $706.5
Petzl Iko CorePetzl Iko Core≈ $606.2
Light output
Maximum output500 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity4,290 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)131 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h—
RechargeableYesYes
Charging time—3 h
Battery level indicator—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 g79 g
Modes & features
Colours—Black
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