Comparison Console
Nitecore MH40 Pro vs Olight M3XS-UT Javelot
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight M3XS-UT Javelot stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 192% gap from the closest alternative. Olight M3XS-UT Javelot stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 481% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight M3XS-UT Javelot stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M3XS-UT Javelot stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 192% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M3XS-UT Javelot stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 481% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M3XS-UT Javelot stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 21% 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$176.46
Unknown
Weight
270 g (9.52 oz)Heaviest
255 g (8.99 oz)Lightest
Length
256 mm (10.08 in)Longest
211 mm (8.31 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3500 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
423000 cdHighest candela
250000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1300 m (4265 ft)Highest
1000 m (3281 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3720 minShortest runtime
21600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 21700 Li-ion NBP100R (included)
3 or 4 x CR123A or 2 x 18650
Charging type
USB-C with built-in charging port
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8 (up to 2 meters)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy HA III military grade hard-anodised finish
Type III hard anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementSearch and rescuePatrollingCavingHunting
Long-range searchingTactical useSearch and RescueOutdoors long-distance throw
Common praise
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
Exceptional throw distance (up to 1000 meters)High build quality with Type III anodized aluminum bodyMultiple brightness modes including moonlight and strobeCompact and lightweight for a throwerGood grip and easy to operate with glovesIPX8 waterproof rating for wet conditions
Common complaints
No explicit complaints found in the provided sources
No rechargeable battery includedLacks a dedicated charging featureMay be considered pricey for some usersTail stand possible but not very stable
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