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Nitecore MH40 Pro vs Streamlight Stinger LED HL
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 23% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 338% 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 338% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4033% 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$176.46Cheapest
US$179.99Most expensive
Weight
270 g (9.52 oz)Lightest
352 g (12.42 oz)Heaviest
Length
256 mm (10.08 in)Longest
213.6 mm (8.41 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3500 lmHighest output
800 lmLowest output
Max candela
423000 cdHighest candela
24000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1300 m (4265 ft)Highest
310 m (1017 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3720 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 21700 Li-ion NBP100R (included)
Nickel-Metal Hydride
Charging type
USB-C with built-in charging port
Smart PiggyBack charger, Steady charger, Smart charger (USB or 12V DC input)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX4
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy HA III military grade hard-anodised finish
Machined aircraft aluminum body with non-slip rubberized comfort grip, unbreakable polycarbonate lens with scratch-resistant coating
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementSearch and rescuePatrollingCavingHunting
Law enforcementFirefightingIndustrial techniciansSituations requiring high lumen output and wide flood beam
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
High brightness with wide area illuminationDurable and reliable for professional useMultiple modes including strobe for tactical needsRechargeable battery with long lifecycle
Common complaints
No explicit complaints found in the provided sources
Relatively heavy compared to smaller EDC lightsNot the most compact optionCharging times vary depending on charger used
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