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Nitecore MH10 V2 vs Nitecore NU40
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH10 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH10 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore MH10 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH10 V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH10 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH10 V2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 900% 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$60Cheapest
US$61Most expensive
Weight
145 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
79.8 mm (3.14 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
2700 cd
Beam distance
240 m (787 ft)Highest
100 m (328 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
720 minShortest runtime
7200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x21700 rechargeable Li-ion
Built-in 18650 Li-ion 2600mAh rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (5V 2A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminum alloy
PC plastic rear housing with aluminum alloy front housing
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesTactical use
HikingTrail runningCampingCyclingMaintenanceOutdoor activities
Common praise
Bright output for its sizeGood runtime on rechargeable batteryDurable and waterproof designConvenient USB-C charging
Lightweight and compact designHigh maximum output with uniform beamLong runtime especially on low modesUSB-C fast rechargeableDurable construction with good heat dissipationMultiple brightness levels and special modes including red light for night vision preservation
Common complaints
Limited beam throw compared to some tactical flashlightsSome users find side switch less intuitive
Runtime on highest output (Turbo) is limitedSome users may prefer longer beam distance for certain tasks
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