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Ledlenser H5 Core vs Ledlenser MH3

What H5 Core does better (2) and where MH3 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H5 Core
Ledlenser · 2021H5 Core
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $35
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Ledlenser MH3
Ledlenser · 2018MH3
4.3Score
1 advantage≈ $20
6.1Brightness & throw4.7

Why is H5 Core better than MH3?

  1. Maximum output350 lm vs 200 lm+75%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)160 m vs 130 m+23%

Why is MH3 better than H5 Core?

  1. Maximum runtime20 h vs 35 h+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser MH3Ledlenser MH3≈ $204.3
Light output
Maximum output350 lm200 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)160 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—1
Battery & charging
Battery—AA
Number of batteries—1
Maximum runtime20 h35 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—31 mm
Weight—92 g
Modes & features
ColoursBlack—
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