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Ledlenser Kidled2 vs Ledlenser MH5

What Kidled2 does better (0) and where MH5 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser Kidled2
Ledlenser · 2021Kidled2
3.8Score
0 advantages≈ $20
vs
Ledlenser MH5
Ledlenser · 2020MH5
5.4Score
4 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
2.1Brightness & throw6.2
2.8Battery & charging3.2
2.4Build & durability4.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is Kidled2 better than MH5?

Kidled2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MH5 better than Kidled2?

  1. Maximum output40 lm vs 400 lm10×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)25 m vs 180 m7.2×
  3. Maximum runtime20 h vs 35 h+75%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser MH5Ledlenser MH5≈ $355.4
Light output
Maximum output40 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity160 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)25 m180 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—1
Battery & charging
Battery—14500 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Maximum runtime20 h35 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4IPX5
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight—94 g
Modes & features
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Colours—Black
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