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Ledlenser MH5 vs Petzl Iko Core

What MH5 does better (0) and where Iko Core wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser MH5
Ledlenser · 2020MH5
6.0Score
0 advantages≈ $35
vs
Petzl Iko Core
Petzl · 2020Iko Core
6.2Score
2 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
6.8Brightness & throw6.3
3.9Battery & charging4.4

Why is MH5 better than Iko Core?

MH5 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Iko Core better than MH5?

  1. Maximum output400 lm vs 500 lm+25%
  2. Weight94 g vs 79 g+19%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser MH5Ledlenser MH5≈ $356.0
Petzl Iko CorePetzl Iko Core≈ $606.2
Light output
Maximum output400 lm500 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs1—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime35 h—
RechargeableYesYes
Charging time—3 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX5—
Water protection (IPx)IPx5—
Size & weight
Weight94 g79 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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