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Loop Gear SK05 vs Nitecore MH25 Pro

What SK05 does better (0) and where MH25 Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Loop Gear SK05
Loop Gear · 2024SK05
9.2Score
0 advantages≈ $65
vs
Nitecore MH25 Pro
Nitecore · 2024MH25 Pro
9.2Score
3 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
7.4Brightness & throw8.8
9.5Battery & charging8.1
5.2Build & durability8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is SK05 better than MH25 Pro?

SK05 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MH25 Pro better than SK05?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m vs 705 m+86%
  2. Peak beam intensity36,100 cd vs 124,260 cd3.4×
  3. Maximum output2,850 lm vs 3,300 lm+16%
Specifications

Side by side

Loop Gear SK05Loop Gear SK05≈ $659.2
Light output
Maximum output2,850 lm3,300 lm
Peak beam intensity36,100 cd124,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m705 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 40
LED maker—NiteLab
Number of LEDs—1
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity—5,300 mAh
Maximum runtime480 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Power bank functionYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—40 mm
Modes & features
Brightness levels7—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Colours—Black
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