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Nitecore MH15 vs Velamp ST096

What MH15 does better (1) and where ST096 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore MH15
Nitecore · 2024MH15
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ $40
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Velamp ST096
Velamp · 2026ST096
0 advantages≈ $65
9.1Build & durability6.1

Why is MH15 better than ST096?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is ST096 better than MH15?

ST096 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Nitecore MH15Nitecore MH15≈ $409.0
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs18—
Battery & charging
RechargeableNo—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to200 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height117 mm—
Head diameter / width68 mm—
Weight—4 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
ColoursBlackRed, Black
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