Comparison Console
Fenix TK30R vs Nitecore MH40 Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix TK30R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 600% 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 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK30R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK30R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK30R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 600% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK30R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 605% 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$265Most expensive
US$176.46Cheapest
Weight
250 g (8.82 oz)Lightest
270 g (9.52 oz)Heaviest
Length
184 mm (7.24 in)Shortest
256 mm (10.08 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
3500 lmHighest output
Max candela
600000 cdHighest candela
423000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1500 m (4921 ft)Highest
1300 m (4265 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
528 minShortest runtime
3720 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 Li-ion rechargeable
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 (2 m for 30 minutes)
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aero grade aluminium alloy HA III military grade hard-anodised finish
Use case profile
Best for
Long-range illuminationHuntingTactical useSearch and rescueOutdoor use
Law enforcementSearch and rescuePatrollingCavingHunting
Common praise
Extremely long beam distance up to 1500 metersHigh build quality with durable materialsRechargeable with included 6000 mAh batteryMultiple tactical modes including instant strobeIP68 waterproof rating and good impact resistance
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
Significant lumen drop after initial 15 minutes on high modeRelatively heavy for some usersPrice is on the higher endNeeds careful handling due to powerful laser
No explicit complaints found in the provided sources
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