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Fenix LD45R vs Nitecore MH40 Pro

What LD45R does better (1) and where MH40 Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD45R
Fenix · 2024LD45R
6.8Score
1 advantage≈ $160
vs
Nitecore MH40 Pro
Nitecore · 2024MH40 Pro
7.5Score
3 advantages≈ $170
Higher score
7.4Brightness & throw9.0
5.7Battery & charging8.0
5.0Build & durability4.6
5.5Light quality3.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is LD45R better than MH40 Pro?

  1. Maximum runtime65 h vs 62 h+5%

Why is MH40 Pro better than LD45R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)480 m vs 1,300 m2.7×
  2. Peak beam intensity57,600 cd vs 422,500 cd7.3×
  3. Maximum output2,800 lm vs 3,500 lm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD45RFenix LD45R≈ $1606.8
Light output
Maximum output2,800 lm3,500 lm
Peak beam intensity57,600 cd422,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)480 m1,300 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70NiteLab UHi 40 MAX
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Colour temperature5,800K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—10,000 mAh
Maximum runtime65 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 / height155.3 mm—
Head diameter / width44.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth32 mm—
Weight302 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelRemote pressure switch
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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