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Ledlenser MH11 vs Ledlenser MH5

What MH11 does better (3) and where MH5 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser MH11
Ledlenser · 2019MH11
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ $180
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Ledlenser MH5
Ledlenser · 2020MH5
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ $35
8.9Brightness & throw6.2
6.5Battery & charging3.2
2.9Build & durability4.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is MH11 better than MH5?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 400 lm2.5×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)399 m vs 180 m2.2×
  3. Maximum runtime100 h vs 35 h2.9×

Why is MH5 better than MH11?

  1. Weight179 g vs 94 g+90%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser MH11Ledlenser MH11≈ $1807.0
Ledlenser MH5Ledlenser MH5≈ $355.4
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity39,800 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)399 m180 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—1
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion14500 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Maximum runtime100 h35 h
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP54IPX5
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight179 g94 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Colours—Black
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