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Fenix LD30R vs Nitecore MH10 V2.0

What LD30R does better (3) and where MH10 V2.0 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD30R
Fenix · 2023LD30R
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $80
vs
Nitecore MH10 V2.0
Nitecore · 2021MH10 V2.0
8.8Score
1 advantage≈ $75
Higher score
5.4Brightness & throw4.7
9.2Battery & charging9.7
7.1Build & durability8.7
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

LD30RMH10 V2.0
26.5 × 129.722.625 × 130
LD30RMH10 V2.0Difference
Length / height129.7 mm130 mm−0.3 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm25 mm+1.5 mm
Weight132 g75 g+57 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is LD30R better than MH10 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 1,000 lm+70%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)257 m vs 232 m+11%
  3. Maximum runtime750 h vs 520 h+44%

Why is MH10 V2.0 better than LD30R?

  1. Weight132 g vs 75 g+76%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD30RFenix LD30R≈ $808.0
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity16,510 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)257 m232 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime750 h520 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height129.7 mm130 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm25 mm
Body diameter / depth22.6 mm—
Weight132 g75 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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