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Fenix HT18R V2.0 vs Nitecore MH40 Pro

What HT18R V2.0 does better (2) and where MH40 Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HT18R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HT18R V2.0
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ $150
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Nitecore MH40 Pro
Nitecore · 2024MH40 Pro
7.5Score
3 advantages≈ $170
8.9Brightness & throw9.0
8.4Battery & charging8.0
4.3Build & durability4.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HT18R V2.0 better than MH40 Pro?

  1. Maximum runtime87 h vs 62 h+40%
  2. Maximum output3,700 lm vs 3,500 lm+6%

Why is MH40 Pro better than HT18R V2.0?

  1. Battery capacity6,000 mAh vs 10,000 mAh+67%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,100 m vs 1,300 m+18%
  3. Peak beam intensity302,500 cd vs 422,500 cd+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT18R V2.0Fenix HT18R V2.0≈ $1508.8
Light output
Maximum output3,700 lm3,500 lm
Peak beam intensity302,500 cd422,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,100 m1,300 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-90NiteLab UHi 40 MAX
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity6,000 mAh10,000 mAh
Maximum runtime87 h62 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to1.5 m—
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight358 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
SwitchSide switchRemote pressure switch
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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