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Ledlenser MH5 vs Nitecore NU31
What MH5 does better (2) and where NU31 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
Why is MH5 better than NU31?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m vs 145 m+24%
- Weight94 g vs 96 g+2%
Why is NU31 better than MH5?
- Maximum runtime35 h vs 147 h4.2×
- Maximum output400 lm vs 550 lm+38%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx6+20%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 400 lm | 550 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | — | 5,260 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 180 m | 145 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Number of LEDs | 1 | 4 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 14500 Li-ion | — |
| Number of batteries | 1 | — |
| Battery capacity | — | 1,800 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 35 h | 147 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX5 | IP66 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx5 | IPx6 |
| Submersible to | — | 2 m |
| Body material | — | Aluminium |
| Size & weight | ||
| Head diameter / width | — | 130 mm |
| Weight | 94 g | 96 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Strobe | — | Yes |
| SOS / beacon | — | Yes |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Lockout | — | Yes |
| Colours | Black | — |
