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Nextorch rStar vs Nitecore NU43
What rStar does better (1) and where NU43 wins (5) — every spec side by side.
Why is rStar better than NU43?
- Weight50 g vs 116 g2.3×
Why is NU43 better than rStar?
- Maximum output80 lm vs 1,400 lm17.5×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)10 m vs 130 m13×
- Peak beam intensity40 cd vs 3,800 cd95×
- Maximum runtime38 h vs 165 h4.3×
- Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 80 lm | 1,400 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 40 cd | 3,800 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 10 m | 130 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | AA | 18650 Li-ion |
| Battery capacity | — | 3,400 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 38 h | 165 h |
| Rechargeable | — | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Charging time | — | 2 h |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx7 |
| Submersible to | — | 2 m |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 2 m | — |
| Body material | — | Aluminium |
| Pocket clip | Yes | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 133 mm | — |
| Head diameter / width | 41 mm | — |
| Body diameter / depth | 30 mm | — |
| Weight | 50 g | 116 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | Yes | Yes |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Motion / reactive sensor | — | Yes |
| Lockout | — | Yes |
