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Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Nitecore MH15

What E18R V2.0 does better (1) and where MH15 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E18R V2.0
Fenix · 2022E18R V2.0
7.3Score
1 advantage≈ $60
vs
Nitecore MH15
Nitecore · 2024MH15
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ $40
Higher score
3.2Brightness & throw6.1
9.4Build & durability9.1

Why is E18R V2.0 better than MH15?

  1. RechargeableYes · MH15: No

Why is MH15 better than E18R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 2,000 lm+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E18R V2.0Fenix E18R V2.0≈ $607.3
Nitecore MH15Nitecore MH15≈ $409.0
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity5,330 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)146 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—18
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A—
Maximum runtime200 h—
RechargeableYesNo
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—200 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height67 mm117 mm
Head diameter / width—68 mm
Weight56 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYes—
SOS / beacon—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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