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Acebeam L17 vs Nitecore MH25 V2

What L17 does better (1) and where MH25 V2 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L17
Acebeam · 2021L17
1 advantage≈ $75
vs
Nitecore MH25 V2
Nitecore · 2021MH25 V2
7.8Score
0 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
4.7Brightness & throw6.4

Why is L17 better than MH25 V2?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 1,300 lm+8%

Why is MH25 V2 better than L17?

MH25 V2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity—56,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—475 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerOsram—
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—1,500 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height140.5 mm—
Modes & features
SwitchTail switchSide switch
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
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