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Fenix PD32R vs Nitecore MH15

What PD32R does better (1) and where MH15 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD32R
Fenix · 2024PD32R
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $60
vs
Nitecore MH15
Nitecore · 2024MH15
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ $50
Higher score
6.3Brightness & throw7.1
7.2Build & durability9.3
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD32RMH15
26.5 × 13523.668 × 117
PD32RMH15Difference
Length / height135 mm117 mm+18 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm68 mm−41.5 mm

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

Why is PD32R better than MH15?

  1. RechargeableYes · MH15: No

Why is MH15 better than PD32R?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 2,000 lm+43%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD32RFenix PD32R≈ $607.4
Nitecore MH15Nitecore MH15≈ $509.0
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity29,580 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)344 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—18
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Maximum runtime70 h—
RechargeableYesNo
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—200 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height135 mm117 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm68 mm
Body diameter / depth23.6 mm—
Weight136 g—
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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