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Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Nitecore MH11

What E18R V2.0 does better (1) and where MH11 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E18R V2.0
Fenix · 2022E18R V2.0
7.3Score
1 advantage≈ $60
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Nitecore MH11
Nitecore · 2021MH11
5.8Score
3 advantages≈ $50
3.2Brightness & throw3.4
8.7Battery & charging8.8
9.4Build & durability4.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is E18R V2.0 better than MH11?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,000 lm+20%

Why is MH11 better than E18R V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)146 m vs 189 m+29%
  2. Peak beam intensity5,330 cd vs 8,930 cd+68%
  3. Maximum runtime200 h vs 250 h+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E18R V2.0Fenix E18R V2.0≈ $607.3
Nitecore MH11Nitecore MH11≈ $505.8
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity5,330 cd8,930 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)146 m189 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime200 h250 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height67 mm—
Weight56 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switchesTail switch
StrobeYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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