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Ledlenser MH8 vs Petzl Tactikka Core

What MH8 does better (2) and where Tactikka Core wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser MH8
Ledlenser · 2018MH8
6.4Score
2 advantages≈ $80
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Petzl Tactikka Core
Petzl · 2019Tactikka Core
4.9Score
2 advantages≈ $90
8.1Brightness & throw4.2
3.1Build & durability4.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is MH8 better than Tactikka Core?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m vs 90 m3.3×
  2. Maximum output600 lm vs 450 lm+33%

Why is Tactikka Core better than MH8?

  1. Maximum runtime60 h vs 130 h2.2×
  2. Weight139 g vs 78 g+78%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser MH8Ledlenser MH8≈ $806.4
Light output
Maximum output600 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity22,350 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m90 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—3
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Maximum runtime60 h130 h
RechargeableYes—
Magnetic chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight139 g78 g
Modes & features
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
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