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Caterpillar CT4120 vs Ledlenser MH5

What CT4120 does better (0) and where MH5 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Caterpillar CT4120
Caterpillar · 2018CT4120
3.8Score
0 advantages≈ $35
vs
Ledlenser MH5
Ledlenser · 2020MH5
5.4Score
4 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
2.5Brightness & throw6.2
2.4Build & durability4.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is CT4120 better than MH5?

CT4120 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MH5 better than CT4120?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)43 m vs 180 m4.2×
  2. Maximum runtime5 h vs 35 h7×
  3. Maximum output250 lm vs 400 lm+60%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser MH5Ledlenser MH5≈ $355.4
Light output
Maximum output250 lm400 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)43 m180 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—1
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA14500 Li-ion
Number of batteries31
Maximum runtime5 h35 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX5
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Size & weight
Weight—94 g
Modes & features
Red lightYesYes
ColoursBlackBlack
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