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Fenix TK30R vs Nitecore MH40 Pro

What TK30R does better (2) and where MH40 Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK30R
Fenix · 2024TK30R
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $280
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Nitecore MH40 Pro
Nitecore · 2024MH40 Pro
7.5Score
2 advantages≈ $170
Higher score
7.4Brightness & throw9.0
3.3Battery & charging8.0
5.2Build & durability4.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is TK30R better than MH40 Pro?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,500 m vs 1,300 m+15%
  2. Peak beam intensity562,500 cd vs 422,500 cd+33%

Why is MH40 Pro better than TK30R?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 3,500 lm7×
  2. Maximum runtime8.8 h vs 62 h7×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK30RFenix TK30R≈ $2806.3
Light output
Maximum output500 lm3,500 lm
Peak beam intensity562,500 cd422,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,500 m1,300 m
Light sourceLEP (laser-excited phosphor)LED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 40 MAX
LED maker—NiteLab
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—10,000 mAh
Maximum runtime8.8 h62 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height184 mm—
Head diameter / width40 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight250 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
SwitchTail switch, Rotary / scroll wheelRemote pressure switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Laser pointer / aiming laserYes—
LockoutYes—
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