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Fenix HL30 vs Ledlenser MH8

What HL30 does better (3) and where MH8 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL30
Fenix · 2018HL30
6.3Score
3 advantages≈ $45
vs
Ledlenser MH8
Ledlenser · 2018MH8
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ $80
Higher score
2.6Brightness & throw8.1
7.2Build & durability3.1
8.9Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL30 better than MH8?

  1. Maximum runtime200 h vs 60 h3.3×
  2. Weight74 g vs 139 g+88%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is MH8 better than HL30?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)50 m vs 299 m6×
  2. Maximum output300 lm vs 600 lm2×
  3. Peak beam intensity620 cd vs 22,350 cd36×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL30Fenix HL30≈ $456.3
Ledlenser MH8Ledlenser MH8≈ $806.4
Light output
Maximum output300 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity620 cd22,350 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)50 m299 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAA
Maximum runtime200 h60 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Magnetic charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width50 mm—
Body diameter / depth38 mm—
Weight74 g139 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
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