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Ledlenser MH5 vs Underwater Kinetics 515517

What MH5 does better (2) and where 515517 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser MH5
Ledlenser · 2020MH5
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ $35
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Underwater Kinetics 515517
Underwater Kinetics · 2021515517
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ $35
6.7Brightness & throw3.0
4.6Build & durability8.8

Why is MH5 better than 515517?

  1. Maximum output400 lm vs 100 lm4×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m vs 80 m2.2×

Why is 515517 better than MH5?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx8+60%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser MH5Ledlenser MH5≈ $356.0
Light output
Maximum output400 lm100 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m80 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs1—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ionAA
Number of batteries12
Maximum runtime35 h—
RechargeableYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX5—
Water protection (IPx)IPx5IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight94 g—
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
ColoursBlackYellow, Black
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