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Ledlenser MH3 vs Ledlenser MH5

What MH3 does better (1) and where MH5 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser MH3
Ledlenser · 2018MH3
4.1Score
1 advantage≈ $20
vs
Ledlenser MH5
Ledlenser · 2020MH5
5.4Score
3 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
4.1Brightness & throw6.2
3.8Build & durability4.4

Why is MH3 better than MH5?

  1. Weight92 g vs 94 g+2%

Why is MH5 better than MH3?

  1. Maximum output200 lm vs 400 lm2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 180 m+38%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser MH3Ledlenser MH3≈ $204.1
Ledlenser MH5Ledlenser MH5≈ $355.4
Light output
Maximum output200 lm400 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m180 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs11
Battery & charging
BatteryAA14500 Li-ion
Number of batteries11
Maximum runtime35 h35 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX5
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width31 mm—
Weight92 g94 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
Colours—Black
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