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Fenix E09R vs Nitecore MH11

What E09R does better (0) and where MH11 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E09R
Fenix · 2021E09R
5.9Score
0 advantages≈ $40
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Nitecore MH11
Nitecore · 2021MH11
5.8Score
4 advantages≈ $50
2.7Brightness & throw3.4
4.5Battery & charging8.8
9.5Build & durability4.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is E09R better than MH11?

E09R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MH11 better than E09R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)91 m vs 189 m2.1×
  2. Peak beam intensity2,070 cd vs 8,930 cd4.3×
  3. Maximum runtime70 h vs 250 h3.6×
  4. Maximum output600 lm vs 1,000 lm+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E09RFenix E09R≈ $405.9
Nitecore MH11Nitecore MH11≈ $505.8
Light output
Maximum output600 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity2,070 cd8,930 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)91 m189 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity800 mAh—
Maximum runtime70 h250 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height79 mm—
Head diameter / width19.3 mm—
Body diameter / depth18.4 mm—
Weight45 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchSide switchTail switch
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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