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Nitecore MH25 V2.0 vs Nitecore P23i

What MH25 V2.0 does better (1) and where P23i wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore MH25 V2.0
Nitecore · 2022MH25 V2.0
7.9Score
1 advantage≈ $90
vs
Nitecore P23i
Nitecore · 2022P23i
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
7.0Brightness & throw8.0
9.8Battery & charging7.6
4.1Build & durability6.4
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

MH25 V2.0P23i
40 × 15728 × 145
MH25 V2.0P23iDifference
Length / height157 mm145 mm+12 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm28 mm+12 mm
Weight137 g190 g−53 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is MH25 V2.0 better than P23i?

  1. Weight137 g vs 190 g+39%

Why is P23i better than MH25 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 3,000 lm2.3×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore P23iNitecore P23i≈ $1008.4
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—54,760 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)475 m468 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XM-LLuminus SFT-70
LED makerCreeLuminus
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime1,500 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height157 mm145 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm28 mm
Weight137 g190 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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