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Nitecore EDC27 vs Nitecore MH40 Pro

What EDC27 does better (0) and where MH40 Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC27
Nitecore · 2024EDC27
0 advantages
vs
Nitecore MH40 Pro
Nitecore · 2024MH40 Pro
7.5Score
3 advantages≈ $170
Higher score
6.2Brightness & throw9.0

Why is EDC27 better than MH40 Pro?

EDC27 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MH40 Pro better than EDC27?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)305 m vs 1,300 m4.3×
  2. Peak beam intensity23,260 cd vs 422,500 cd18.2×
  3. Maximum output3,100 lm vs 3,500 lm+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output3,100 lm3,500 lm
Peak beam intensity23,260 cd422,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)305 m1,300 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 20NiteLab UHi 40 MAX
LED makerNiteLabNiteLab
Number of LEDs20—
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—10,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—62 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
Switch—Remote pressure switch
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
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