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Fenix HT18R vs Nitecore MH40 Pro

What HT18R does better (0) and where MH40 Pro wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HT18R
Fenix · 2023HT18R
7.4Score
0 advantages≈ $140
vs
Nitecore MH40 Pro
Nitecore · 2024MH40 Pro
7.5Score
4 advantages≈ $170
Higher score
8.4Brightness & throw9.0
4.7Battery & charging8.0
4.9Build & durability4.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HT18R better than MH40 Pro?

HT18R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MH40 Pro better than HT18R?

  1. Maximum output2,800 lm vs 3,500 lm+25%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,100 m vs 1,300 m+18%
  3. Maximum runtime42 h vs 62 h+48%
  4. Peak beam intensity302,500 cd vs 422,500 cd+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT18RFenix HT18R≈ $1407.4
Light output
Maximum output2,800 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-70NiteLab UHi 40 MAX
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—10,000 mAh
Maximum runtime42 h62 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Size & weight
Length / height188.5 mm—
Head diameter / width68 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight326 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
SwitchDual switchesRemote pressure switch
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
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