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Nextorch rStar vs Silva Runner Free 2 Ultra

What rStar does better (1) and where Runner Free 2 Ultra wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch rStar
Nextorch · 2023rStar
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $70
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Silva Runner Free 2 Ultra
Silva · 2023Runner Free 2 Ultra
4.2Score
1 advantage≈ $90
2.1Brightness & throw6.3
6.4Build & durability2.5

Why is rStar better than Runner Free 2 Ultra?

  1. Maximum runtime38 h vs 4 h9.5×

Why is Runner Free 2 Ultra better than rStar?

  1. Maximum output80 lm vs 500 lm6.2×
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch rStarNextorch rStar≈ $704.6
Light output
Maximum output80 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity40 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)10 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Number of batteries—3
Maximum runtime38 h4 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
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—
Colours—Grey
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