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Nitecore MH15 vs Wiha SB490HL01

What MH15 does better (2) and where SB490HL01 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore MH15
Nitecore · 2024MH15
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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Wiha SB490HL01
Wiha · 2024SB490HL01
7.6Score
0 advantages≈ $60
6.7Brightness & throw5.2
9.2Build & durability9.0

Why is MH15 better than SB490HL01?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 1,200 lm+67%
  2. Submersible to200 m vs 3 m66.7×

Why is SB490HL01 better than MH15?

SB490HL01 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Nitecore MH15Nitecore MH15≈ $409.2
Wiha SB490HL01Wiha SB490HL01≈ $607.6
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm1,200 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs182
Colour temperature—4,000K
Battery & charging
RechargeableNoNo
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to200 m3 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height117 mm—
Head diameter / width68 mm—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red light—Yes
ColoursBlackRed, Black
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