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Nitecore MH15 vs Wiha SB 490-PL01#45701

What MH15 does better (3) and where SB 490-PL01#45701 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore MH15
Nitecore · 2024MH15
8.9Score
3 advantages≈ $40
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Wiha SB 490-PL01#45701
Wiha · 2024SB 490-PL01#45701
4.6Score
0 advantages≈ $40
6.9Brightness & throw4.0
9.2Build & durability4.3

Why is MH15 better than SB 490-PL01#45701?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 800 lm2.5×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx5+60%
  3. Submersible to200 m vs 3 m66.7×

Why is SB 490-PL01#45701 better than MH15?

SB 490-PL01#45701 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Nitecore MH15Nitecore MH15≈ $408.9
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm800 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs182
Colour temperature—6,000K
Battery & charging
RechargeableNoNo
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX5
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx5
Submersible to200 m3 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height117 mm97 mm
Head diameter / width68 mm—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
ColoursBlackRed, Black
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