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Ledlenser MH3 vs Petzl Nao LT

What MH3 does better (1) and where Nao LT wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser MH3
Ledlenser · 2018MH3
4.1Score
1 advantage≈ $20
vs
Petzl Nao LT
Petzl · 2026Nao LT
6.5Score
4 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
4.1Brightness & throw4.3
3.8Build & durability8.2

Why is MH3 better than Nao LT?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 75 m+73%

Why is Nao LT better than MH3?

  1. Maximum output200 lm vs 600 lm3×
  2. Maximum runtime35 h vs 85 h2.4×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
  4. Weight92 g vs 90 g+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser MH3Ledlenser MH3≈ $204.1
Petzl Nao LTPetzl Nao LT≈ $756.5
Light output
Maximum output200 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m75 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs1—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Number of batteries13
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime35 h85 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—3.5 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width31 mm—
Weight92 g90 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
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