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Fenix C7 vs Nitecore MH25 V2

What C7 does better (1) and where MH25 V2 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix C7
Fenix · 2021C7
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ $75
vs
Nitecore MH25 V2
Nitecore · 2021MH25 V2
7.9Score
1 advantage≈ $90
Higher score
8.0Brightness & throw6.9
5.9Battery & charging9.2
4.9Build & durability5.0

Why is C7 better than MH25 V2?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 1,300 lm2.3×

Why is MH25 V2 better than C7?

  1. Maximum runtime68 h vs 1,500 h22.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix C7Fenix C7≈ $757.7
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity—56,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)470 m475 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime68 h1,500 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time3 h—
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 materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Weight172 g—
Modes & features
Switch—Side switch
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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