Comparison Console
Acebeam T28 vs Nitecore MH40 Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T28 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T28 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T28 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T28 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1061% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$182.9Most expensive
US$176.46Cheapest
Weight
427 g (15.06 oz)Heaviest
270 g (9.52 oz)Lightest
Length
198 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
256 mm (10.08 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2500 lmLowest output
3500 lmHighest output
Max candela
422500 cdLowest candela
423000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
1300 m (4265 ft)
1300 m (4265 ft)
Max runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
3720 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x IMR21700NP-510A rechargeable li-ion battery (included), compatible with 1x18650 battery
2 x 21700 Li-ion NBP100R (included)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C with built-in charging port
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III Hard Anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aero grade aluminium alloy HA III military grade hard-anodised finish
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingSearch and rescueLong-range illuminationTactical use
Law enforcementSearch and rescuePatrollingCavingHunting
Common praise
Exceptional long-range beam up to 1300 metersHigh-quality aerospace-grade aluminum constructionGood battery capacity and included rechargeable batteryMultiple brightness levels and strobe for tactical useCompact size with effective heat management
High maximum output of 3500 lumensVery long beam distance up to 1300 metersDurable aero grade aluminum construction with military grade hard-anodizingIP68 waterproof rating with submersibility up to 2 metersIncludes rechargeable battery pack with built-in USB-C chargingMultiple brightness and special modes with tactical controls
Common complaints
Relatively heavy with battery (427g)Not designed for diving useCan become hot during prolonged high output use
No explicit complaints found in the provided sources
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