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Ledlenser i18R vs Nitecore MH40 Pro

What i18R does better (0) and where MH40 Pro wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser i18R
Ledlenser · 2026i18R
8.2Score
0 advantages≈ $170
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Nitecore MH40 Pro
Nitecore · 2024MH40 Pro
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ $170
7.3Brightness & throw9.0
5.5Light quality3.5

Why is i18R better than MH40 Pro?

i18R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MH40 Pro better than i18R?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 3,500 lm+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser i18RLedlenser i18R≈ $1708.2
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm3,500 lm
Peak beam intensity—422,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—1,300 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 40 MAX
LED maker—NiteLab
Number of LEDs3—
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—10,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—62 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
Switch—Remote pressure switch
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
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