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Ledlenser MH5 vs Nitecore NU32

What MH5 does better (2) and where NU32 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser MH5
Ledlenser · 2020MH5
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ $35
vs
Nitecore NU32
Nitecore · 2021NU32
7.5Score
3 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
6.8Brightness & throw6.0
3.9Battery & charging9.7
4.7Build & durability4.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is MH5 better than NU32?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m vs 125 m+44%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%

Why is NU32 better than MH5?

  1. Maximum runtime35 h vs 330 h9.4×
  2. Maximum output400 lm vs 460 lm+15%
  3. Weight94 g vs 76 g+24%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser MH5Ledlenser MH5≈ $356.0
Nitecore NU32Nitecore NU32≈ $357.5
Light output
Maximum output400 lm460 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m125 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs15
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries1—
Maximum runtime35 h330 h
RechargeableYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX5—
Water protection (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height—63 mm
Head diameter / width—43 mm
Weight94 g76 g
Modes & features
Red lightYesYes
ColoursBlackBlack
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