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Nitecore MH25 V2 vs Nitecore P20i UV

What MH25 V2 does better (3) and where P20i UV wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore MH25 V2
Nitecore · 2021MH25 V2
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $90
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Nitecore P20i UV
Nitecore · 2021P20i UV
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ $100
6.4Brightness & throw5.6
9.3Battery & charging3.3
5.0Build & durability7.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is MH25 V2 better than P20i UV?

  1. Maximum runtime1,500 h vs 18 h83.3×
  2. Peak beam intensity56,410 cd vs 28,220 cd+100%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)475 m vs 336 m+41%

Why is P20i UV better than MH25 V2?

  1. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 1,800 lm+38%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore P20i UVNitecore P20i UV≈ $1005.7
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity56,410 cd28,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)475 m336 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime1,500 h18 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
SwitchSide switch—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
UV light—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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