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Nextorch rStar vs Vixen SG-L02

What rStar does better (1) and where SG-L02 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch rStar
Nextorch · 2023rStar
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $70
vs
Vixen SG-L02
Vixen · 2024SG-L02
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ $75
Higher score
2.1Brightness & throw2.1
6.4Build & durability8.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is rStar better than SG-L02?

  1. Maximum output80 lm vs 42 lm+90%

Why is SG-L02 better than rStar?

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

Side by side

Nextorch rStarNextorch rStar≈ $704.6
Vixen SG-L02Vixen SG-L02≈ $755.4
Light output
Maximum output80 lm42 lm
Peak beam intensity40 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)10 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—5
Battery & charging
BatteryAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—600 mAh
Maximum runtime38 h—
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height133 mm—
Head diameter / width41 mm—
Body diameter / depth30 mm—
Weight50 g—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
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