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Nitecore MH25 V2 vs Nitecore P30

What MH25 V2 does better (2) and where P30 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore MH25 V2
Nitecore · 2021MH25 V2
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ $90
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Nitecore P30
Nitecore · 2022P30
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ $95
Higher score
7.2Brightness & throw7.1
9.1Battery & charging9.4
5.4Build & durability7.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is MH25 V2 better than P30?

  1. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 1,000 lm+30%
  2. Maximum runtime1,500 h vs 950 h+58%

Why is P30 better than MH25 V2?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)475 m vs 618 m+30%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore P30Nitecore P30≈ $959.0
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity56,410 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)475 m618 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XP-L HI
LED maker—Cree
Number of LEDs—1
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion, CR123ACR123A
Number of batteries—2
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime1,500 h950 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYesYes
Modes & features
SwitchSide switch—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Colours—Black
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