How we scoreBlogAdvertise
html›body›main#compare791 models · updated Oct 21, 2026
  1. compoundsemi.com
  2. Compare
  3. SK05 vs MH15

Loop Gear SK05 vs Nitecore MH15

What SK05 does better (2) and where MH15 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Loop Gear SK05
Loop Gear · 2024SK05
9.1Score
2 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
vs
Nitecore MH15
Nitecore · 2024MH15
9.0Score
0 advantages≈ $40
6.5Brightness & throw6.1
4.6Build & durability9.1

Why is SK05 better than MH15?

  1. Maximum output2,850 lm vs 2,000 lm+43%
  2. RechargeableYes · MH15: No

Why is MH15 better than SK05?

MH15 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Loop Gear SK05Loop Gear SK05≈ $659.1
Nitecore MH15Nitecore MH15≈ $409.0
Light output
Maximum output2,850 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity36,100 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—18
Battery & charging
Maximum runtime480 h—
RechargeableYesNo
Power bank functionYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—200 m
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height—117 mm
Head diameter / width—68 mm
Modes & features
Brightness levels7—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Colours—Black
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare