Comparison Console
Fenix CL27R 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 10% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 119% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix CL27R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 360% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix CL27R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix CL27R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 119% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix CL27R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 360% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix CL27R stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 133% 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
Unknown
US$176.46
Weight
300 g (10.58 oz)Heaviest
270 g (9.52 oz)Lightest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
256 mm (10.08 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmLowest output
3500 lmHighest output
Max candela
8223 cdLowest candela
423000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Lowest
1300 m (4265 ft)Highest
Max runtime
17100 minLongest runtime
3720 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion (Fenix ARB-L21-5000 V2.0)
2 x 21700 Li-ion NBP100R (included)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C with built-in charging port
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminum alloy front case and polycarbonate body
Aero grade aluminium alloy HA III military grade hard-anodised finish
Use case profile
Best for
CampingOutdoor workPower outagesEmergency lightingIndustrial maintenance
Law enforcementSearch and rescuePatrollingCavingHunting
Common praise
Powerful brightness with up to 1600 lumensAdjustable brightness and color temperatureDurable construction with IP66 rating and 1m impact resistanceSmooth and intuitive rotary switch controlsMultiple lighting modes including red light for night visionUSB-C rechargeable with included batteryMagnetic base and tripod mount for versatile placement
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
Magnetic base is not very strong and may struggle to hold securelyHandle looseness requiring adjustment to maintain position
No explicit complaints found in the provided sources
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