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Nextorch oStar vs Petzl Swift RL

What oStar does better (1) and where Swift RL wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch oStar
Nextorch · 2022oStar
5.6Score
1 advantage≈ $85
vs
Petzl Swift RL
Petzl · 2023Swift RL
6.0Score
4 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw6.6
4.8Battery & charging6.1
5.3Build & durability3.2

Why is oStar better than Swift RL?

  1. Weight87 g vs 110 g+26%

Why is Swift RL better than oStar?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 1,100 lm2.2×
  2. Maximum runtime60 h vs 100 h+67%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)131 m vs 155 m+18%
  4. Peak beam intensity4,290 cd vs 6,010 cd+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch oStarNextorch oStar≈ $855.6
Petzl Swift RLPetzl Swift RL≈ $1006.0
Light output
Maximum output500 lm1,100 lm
Peak beam intensity4,290 cd6,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)131 m155 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—2,350 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—5 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Size & weight
Length / height78 mm—
Head diameter / width65 mm—
Body diameter / depth46 mm—
Weight87 g110 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
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