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Fenix LD15R vs Nitecore MH11

What LD15R does better (0) and where MH11 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD15R
Fenix · 2018LD15R
5.9Score
0 advantages≈ $45
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Nitecore MH11
Nitecore · 2021MH11
5.8Score
4 advantages≈ $50
2.5Brightness & throw3.4
8.8Battery & charging8.8
9.5Build & durability4.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is LD15R better than MH11?

LD15R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MH11 better than LD15R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)85 m vs 189 m2.2×
  2. Maximum output500 lm vs 1,000 lm2×
  3. Peak beam intensity1,810 cd vs 8,930 cd4.9×
  4. Maximum runtime110 h vs 250 h2.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD15RFenix LD15R≈ $455.9
Nitecore MH11Nitecore MH11≈ $505.8
Light output
Maximum output500 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity1,810 cd8,930 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)85 m189 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime110 h250 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height70 mm—
Head diameter / width19 mm—
Weight40 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
Switch—Tail switch
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
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