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Ledlenser iH5R vs Ledlenser MH3

What iH5R does better (2) and where MH3 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser iH5R
Ledlenser · 2019iH5R
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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Ledlenser MH3
Ledlenser · 2018MH3
4.1Score
1 advantage≈ $20
6.4Brightness & throw4.1
3.5Build & durability3.8

Why is iH5R better than MH3?

  1. Maximum output400 lm vs 200 lm2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)199 m vs 130 m+53%

Why is MH3 better than iH5R?

  1. Weight99 g vs 92 g+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser iH5RLedlenser iH5R≈ $405.4
Ledlenser MH3Ledlenser MH3≈ $204.1
Light output
Maximum output400 lm200 lm
Peak beam intensity9,900 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)199 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—1
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAA
Number of batteries—1
Maximum runtime35 h35 h
RechargeableYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—31 mm
Weight99 g92 g
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