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Fenix PD25R vs Nitecore MH11

What PD25R does better (2) and where MH11 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD25R
Fenix · 2022PD25R
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ $60
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Nitecore MH11
Nitecore · 2021MH11
5.8Score
2 advantages≈ $50
4.1Brightness & throw3.4
6.7Battery & charging8.8
9.0Build & durability4.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD25R better than MH11?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m vs 189 m+32%
  2. Peak beam intensity15,620 cd vs 8,930 cd+75%

Why is MH11 better than PD25R?

  1. Maximum runtime80 h vs 250 h3.1×
  2. Maximum output800 lm vs 1,000 lm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD25RFenix PD25R≈ $606.6
Nitecore MH11Nitecore MH11≈ $505.8
Light output
Maximum output800 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity15,620 cd8,930 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m189 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime80 h250 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height92 mm—
Weight78 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesTail switch
StrobeYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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