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Nitecore MH40 Pro vs Wuben E1

What MH40 Pro does better (2) and where E1 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore MH40 Pro
Nitecore · 2024MH40 Pro
7.5Score
2 advantages≈ $170
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Wuben E1
Wuben · 2024E1
5.2Score
2 advantages≈ $150
9.0Brightness & throw2.9
8.0Battery & charging7.7
4.6Build & durability5.4
3.5Light quality5.5

Why is MH40 Pro better than E1?

  1. Maximum output3,500 lm vs 500 lm7×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx5+60%

Why is E1 better than MH40 Pro?

  1. Maximum runtime62 h vs 70 h+13%
  2. Impact resistance (drop)1 m vs 1.5 m+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Wuben E1Wuben E1≈ $1505.2
Light output
Maximum output3,500 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity422,500 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,300 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 40 MAX—
LED makerNiteLab—
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity10,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime62 h70 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—0.8 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP65
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx5
Impact resistance (drop)1 m1.5 m
Size & weight
Weight—38 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchRemote pressure switch—
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
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