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Nitecore MH15 vs RovyVon S3

What MH15 does better (2) and where S3 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore MH15
Nitecore · 2024MH15
9.0Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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RovyVon S3
RovyVon · 2021S3
5.9Score
1 advantage≈ $35
6.1Brightness & throw5.7
9.1Build & durability5.1

Why is MH15 better than S3?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 1,800 lm+11%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is S3 better than MH15?

  1. RechargeableNo · MH15: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore MH15Nitecore MH15≈ $409.0
RovyVon S3RovyVon S3≈ $355.9
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm1,800 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs183
Colour temperature—6,500K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery—16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime—22 h
RechargeableNoYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—1.5 h
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to200 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height117 mm—
Head diameter / width68 mm—
Weight—78 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Mode memory—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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