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Ledlenser P5R Core vs Nitecore MH11

What P5R Core does better (1) and where MH11 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser P5R Core
Ledlenser · 2020P5R Core
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $50
vs
Nitecore MH11
Nitecore · 2021MH11
5.8Score
2 advantages≈ $50
Higher score
3.6Brightness & throw3.4
2.8Battery & charging8.8
7.2Build & durability4.6

Why is P5R Core better than MH11?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m vs 189 m+32%

Why is MH11 better than P5R Core?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 1,000 lm2×
  2. Maximum runtime25 h vs 250 h10×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore MH11Nitecore MH11≈ $505.8
Light output
Maximum output500 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—8,930 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m189 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Number of batteries1—
Maximum runtime25 h250 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height130 mm—
Weight124 g—
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
SOS / beaconYes—
ColoursBlack—
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