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Ledlenser P21R vs Nitecore MH40 Pro

What P21R does better (1) and where MH40 Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser P21R
Ledlenser · 2025P21R
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ $220
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Nitecore MH40 Pro
Nitecore · 2024MH40 Pro
7.6Score
0 advantages≈ $170
9.2Brightness & throw9.3
8.2Build & durability5.2
5.6Light quality3.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is P21R better than MH40 Pro?

  1. Maximum output5,000 lm vs 3,500 lm+43%

Why is MH40 Pro better than P21R?

MH40 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Ledlenser P21RLedlenser P21R≈ $2209.0
Light output
Maximum output5,000 lm3,500 lm
Peak beam intensity—422,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—1,300 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 40 MAX
LED maker—NiteLab
Colour temperature6,000K3,000K
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—10,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—62 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminium—
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
Switch—Remote pressure switch
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYesYes
ColoursBlackBlack
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