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Fenix TK16 V2.0 vs Nitecore MH25 V2

What TK16 V2.0 does better (1) and where MH25 V2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK16 V2.0
Fenix · 2021TK16 V2.0
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ $100
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Nitecore MH25 V2
Nitecore · 2021MH25 V2
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $90
6.9Brightness & throw6.4
5.4Battery & charging9.3
8.5Build & durability5.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is TK16 V2.0 better than MH25 V2?

  1. Maximum output3,100 lm vs 1,300 lm2.4×

Why is MH25 V2 better than TK16 V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime43.3 h vs 1,500 h34.6×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m vs 475 m+25%
  3. Peak beam intensity36,100 cd vs 56,410 cd+56%
Specifications

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Fenix TK16 V2.0Fenix TK16 V2.0≈ $1008.0
Light output
Maximum output3,100 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity36,100 cd56,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m475 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,200K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime43.3 h1,500 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height143 mm—
Head diameter / width34 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight112 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesSide switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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