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Nitecore MH40 Pro vs Sofirn SF47T
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 14% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 133% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SF47T stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1484% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SF47T stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SF47T stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 133% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SF47T stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1484% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SF47T stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 3% 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)Lightest
315 g (11.11 oz)Heaviest
Length
256 mm (10.08 in)Longest
247.5 mm (9.74 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3500 lmHighest output
1500 lmLowest output
Max candela
423000 cdHighest candela
150000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1300 m (4265 ft)Highest
775 m (2543 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3720 minShortest runtime
58920 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 21700 Li-ion NBP100R (included)
2x 21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C with built-in charging port
Micro USB charger included (output 2x1A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8 (up to 2m)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy HA III military grade hard-anodised finish
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III
Use case profile
Best for
Law EnforcementSearch And RescuePatrollingCavingHunting
Long Range SearchHuntingSearch And RescueSecurity Patrols
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
Long Throw Performance With A Tight, Concentrated BeamAdvanced Thermal Regulation For Sustained OutputGood Build Quality With Aero Grade Aluminum And Type Iii Hard AnodizingComes With Complete Kit Including Batteries And Charger
Common complaints
No Explicit Complaints Found In The Provided Sources
Large Size Requiring Two Hands To OperateNo Full Length Knurling On The Tube For GripRequires Button Top Batteries; Flat Top IncompatibleSome Dust Found Inside Reflector In SamplesSpot Beam Very Tight, Which May Not Be Preferred By All Users
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