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Fenix PD40R V3.0 vs Nitecore MH25 Pro

What PD40R V3.0 does better (0) and where MH25 Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD40R V3.0
Fenix · 2023PD40R V3.0
8.6Score
0 advantages≈ $120
vs
Nitecore MH25 Pro
Nitecore · 2024MH25 Pro
9.2Score
3 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
8.3Brightness & throw8.8
7.5Battery & charging8.1
6.4Build & durability8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD40R V3.0 better than MH25 Pro?

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

Why is MH25 Pro better than PD40R V3.0?

  1. Peak beam intensity62,500 cd vs 124,260 cd+99%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 705 m+41%
  3. 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 cd124,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m705 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70NiteLab UHi 40
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity—5,300 mAh
Maximum runtime89 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height143 mm—
Head diameter / width34 mm40 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight198 g—
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
ColoursBlackBlack
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