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Nitecore MH15 vs Wuben L3

What MH15 does better (0) and where L3 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore MH15
Nitecore · 2024MH15
9.0Score
0 advantages≈ $40
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Wuben L3
Wuben · 2025L3
6.4Score
2 advantages≈ $40
6.1Brightness & throw5.2
9.1Build & durability4.6

Why is MH15 better than L3?

MH15 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is L3 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
Wuben L3Wuben L3≈ $406.4
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—12,770 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—226 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs18—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime—120 h
RechargeableNoYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to200 m—
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height117 mm—
Head diameter / width68 mm—
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYesYes
ColoursBlack—
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