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Nitecore MH10 V2 vs Nitecore MH25 V2

What MH10 V2 does better (0) and where MH25 V2 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore MH10 V2
Nitecore · 2020MH10 V2
6.6Score
0 advantages≈ $65
vs
Nitecore MH25 V2
Nitecore · 2021MH25 V2
7.8Score
4 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
3.9Brightness & throw6.4
8.6Battery & charging9.3
7.8Build & durability5.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is MH10 V2 better than MH25 V2?

MH10 V2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MH25 V2 better than MH10 V2?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)201 m vs 475 m2.4×
  2. Peak beam intensity10,100 cd vs 56,410 cd5.6×
  3. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,300 lm+8%
  4. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity10,100 cd56,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)201 m475 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity4,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime1,488 h1,500 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX8IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYesYes
Modes & features
Switch—Side switch
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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