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Nextorch rStar vs Nitecore HC65 V2 SST-40-W

What rStar does better (0) and where HC65 V2 SST-40-W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch rStar
Nextorch · 2023rStar
4.6Score
0 advantages≈ $70
vs
Nitecore HC65 V2 SST-40-W
Nitecore · 2023HC65 V2 SST-40-W
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $85
Higher score
6.4Build & durability8.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is rStar better than HC65 V2 SST-40-W?

rStar has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HC65 V2 SST-40-W better than rStar?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch rStarNextorch rStar≈ $704.6
Light output
Maximum output80 lm—
Peak beam intensity40 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)10 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SST-40
LED maker—Luminus
Battery & charging
BatteryAA18650 Li-ion
Maximum runtime38 h—
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height133 mm—
Head diameter / width41 mm—
Body diameter / depth30 mm—
Weight50 g—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
Colours—Black
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