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Nextorch oStar vs Petzl Tactikka Core

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

Nextorch oStar
Nextorch · 2022oStar
5.6Score
2 advantages≈ $85
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Petzl Tactikka Core
Petzl · 2019Tactikka Core
4.9Score
2 advantages≈ $90
5.6Brightness & throw4.2
5.3Build & durability4.3

Why is oStar better than Tactikka Core?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)131 m vs 90 m+46%
  2. Maximum output500 lm vs 450 lm+11%

Why is Tactikka Core better than oStar?

  1. Maximum runtime60 h vs 130 h2.2×
  2. Weight87 g vs 78 g+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch oStarNextorch oStar≈ $855.6
Light output
Maximum output500 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity4,290 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)131 m90 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—3
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ionAAA
Maximum runtime60 h130 h
RechargeableYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height78 mm—
Head diameter / width65 mm—
Body diameter / depth46 mm—
Weight87 g78 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
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