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Scangrip Mag Pen 3 vs Scangrip Matchpen R

What Mag Pen 3 does better (0) and where Matchpen R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Scangrip Mag Pen 3
Scangrip · 2018Mag Pen 3
4.6Score
0 advantages≈ $35
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Scangrip Matchpen R
Scangrip · 2018Matchpen R
3.8Score
3 advantages≈ $55
2.2Brightness & throw2.3
3.5Battery & charging2.5
8.8Build & durability5.9

Why is Mag Pen 3 better than Matchpen R?

Mag Pen 3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Matchpen R better than Mag Pen 3?

  1. Maximum output80 lm vs 100 lm+25%
  2. Maximum runtime2 h vs 2.5 h+25%
  3. Weight98 g vs 88 g+11%
Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output80 lm100 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs81
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime2 h2.5 h
RechargeableYesYes
Charging time1.5 h—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Length / height—160 mm
Head diameter / width—24 mm
Weight98 g88 g
Modes & features
ColoursBlueBlack
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