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Fenix PD40R V3.0 vs Nitecore MH12 Pro

What PD40R V3.0 does better (0) and where MH12 Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD40R V3.0
Fenix · 2023PD40R V3.0
8.6Score
0 advantages≈ $120
vs
Nitecore MH12 Pro
Nitecore · 2023MH12 Pro
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
8.3Brightness & throw8.6
7.5Battery & charging9.3
6.4Build & durability7.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD40R V3.0 better than MH12 Pro?

PD40R V3.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MH12 Pro better than PD40R V3.0?

  1. Maximum runtime89 h vs 650 h7.3×
  2. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 3,300 lm+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD40R V3.0Fenix PD40R V3.0≈ $1208.6
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm3,300 lm
Peak beam intensity62,500 cd63,760 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m505 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70NiteLab UHi 40
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature6,500K5,700K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—5,300 mAh
Maximum runtime89 h650 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height143 mm—
Head diameter / width34 mm—
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight198 g—
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
ColoursBlackBlack
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