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Alternatives to Nextorch iStar

10 headlamps at a similar price that compete with the iStar — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Alternatives to the iStar

Fenix HL12R V2.0
3
Fenix · 2025HL12R V2.0
6.4
Same price ≈ $45
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 125 m vs 80 m
  • Maximum output 500 lm vs 450 lm
  • Water protection (IPx) IPx6 vs IPx8
Nitecore NU25 MCT UL
4
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT UL
7.1
7% cheaper ≈ $40
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 132 m vs 80 m
  • Submersible to 2 m vs 1.5 m
  • Maximum output 400 lm vs 450 lm
Mactronic Illuma
8
Mactronic · 2025Illuma
4% cheaper ≈ $45
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 130 m vs 80 m
  • Maximum output 430 lm vs 450 lm
Scangrip I-View
10
Scangrip · 2025I-View
7.8
31% pricier ≈ $60
  • Submersible to 2 m vs 1.5 m
  • Maximum output 400 lm vs 450 lm
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