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Ledlenser MH3 vs Petzl Iko Core

What MH3 does better (0) and where Iko Core wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser MH3
Ledlenser · 2018MH3
4.1Score
0 advantages≈ $20
vs
Petzl Iko Core
Petzl · 2020Iko Core
5.2Score
2 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
4.1Brightness & throw5.2

Why is MH3 better than Iko Core?

MH3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Iko Core better than MH3?

  1. Maximum output200 lm vs 500 lm2.5×
  2. Weight92 g vs 79 g+16%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser MH3Ledlenser MH3≈ $204.1
Petzl Iko CorePetzl Iko Core≈ $605.2
Light output
Maximum output200 lm500 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs1—
Battery & charging
BatteryAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime35 h—
Rechargeable—Yes
Charging time—3 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width31 mm—
Weight92 g79 g
Modes & features
Colours—Black
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