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Fenix LD42 vs Nitecore MH10 V2

What LD42 does better (2) and where MH10 V2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD42
Fenix · 2019LD42
7.3Score
2 advantages≈ $65
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Nitecore MH10 V2
Nitecore · 2020MH10 V2
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ $65
4.5Brightness & throw3.9
9.2Build & durability7.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is LD42 better than MH10 V2?

  1. Peak beam intensity30,620 cd vs 10,100 cd3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)350 m vs 201 m+74%

Why is MH10 V2 better than LD42?

  1. Maximum output350 lm vs 1,200 lm3.4×
  2. Maximum runtime130.3 h vs 1,488 h11.4×
Specifications

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Fenix LD42Fenix LD42≈ $657.3
Light output
Maximum output350 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity30,620 cd10,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)350 m201 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAA21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime130.3 h1,488 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX8
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height159.5 mm—
Head diameter / width34 mm—
Body diameter / depth32.5 mm—
Weight99 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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