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Nitecore MH15 vs Nitecore P23i

What MH15 does better (0) and where P23i wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore MH15
Nitecore · 2024MH15
9.0Score
0 advantages≈ $40
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Nitecore P23i
Nitecore · 2022P23i
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ $100
6.1Brightness & throw7.4
9.1Build & durability7.8

Why is MH15 better than P23i?

MH15 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is P23i better than MH15?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 3,000 lm+50%
  2. RechargeableNo · MH15: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore MH15Nitecore MH15≈ $409.0
Nitecore P23iNitecore P23i≈ $1008.8
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—54,760 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—468 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SFT-70
LED maker—Luminus
Number of LEDs18—
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
RechargeableNoYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to200 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height117 mm—
Head diameter / width68 mm—
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
ColoursBlack—
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