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Nextorch rStar vs Nitecore HA13 (2023)

What rStar does better (0) and where HA13 (2023) wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch rStar
Nextorch · 2023rStar
4.5Score
0 advantages≈ $85
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Nitecore HA13 (2023)
Nitecore · 2023HA13 (2023)
3 advantages
2.0Brightness & throw4.4

Why is rStar better than HA13 (2023)?

rStar has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HA13 (2023) better than rStar?

  1. Maximum output80 lm vs 350 lm4.4×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)10 m vs 120 m12×
  3. Peak beam intensity40 cd vs 3,600 cd90×
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch rStarNextorch rStar≈ $854.5
Light output
Maximum output80 lm350 lm
Peak beam intensity40 cd3,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)10 m120 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Maximum runtime38 h—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height133 mm—
Head diameter / width41 mm—
Body diameter / depth30 mm—
Weight50 g—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
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