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Ledlenser MH5 vs Petzl Actik

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

Ledlenser MH5
Ledlenser · 2020MH5
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ $35
vs
Petzl Actik
Petzl · 2022Actik
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
6.8Brightness & throw5.4
3.9Battery & charging7.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is MH5 better than Actik?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m vs 115 m+57%
  2. Weight94 g vs 98 g+4%

Why is Actik better than MH5?

  1. Maximum runtime35 h vs 100 h2.9×
  2. Maximum output400 lm vs 450 lm+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser MH5Ledlenser MH5≈ $356.0
Petzl ActikPetzl Actik≈ $306.8
Light output
Maximum output400 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity—3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs13
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ionAAA
Number of batteries13
Maximum runtime35 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX5—
Water protection (IPx)IPx5—
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight94 g98 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYesYes
ColoursBlack—
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