Comparison Console
Nitecore MH40 Pro vs Wuben X1
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 30% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben X1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 243% 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 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben X1 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben X1 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben X1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 243% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben X1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2380% 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$178Most expensive
Weight
270 g (9.52 oz)Lightest
386 g (13.62 oz)Heaviest
Length
256 mm (10.08 in)Longest
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3500 lmLowest output
12000 lmHighest output
Max candela
423000 cdHighest candela
24336 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1300 m (4265 ft)Highest
312 m (1024 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3720 minLongest runtime
150 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 21700 Li-ion NBP100R (included)
21700 Lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C with built-in charging port
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IP55
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy HA III military grade hard-anodised finish
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementSearch and rescuePatrollingCavingHunting
High output flood and spot beamWork useEDC with high brightness needsOutdoor activities
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 maximum output with stable regulation thanks to smart cooling fanSolid build quality with a unique rectangular shape that prevents rollingMultiple beam modes and programmable brightness levelsGood runtime performance relative to high outputConvenient USB-C onboard chargingIncludes lanyard and holsterBatteries included
Common complaints
No explicit complaints found in the provided sources
Unusual rectangular shape may feel bulky or less ergonomic to someNo official IP water resistance rating due to fanSwitch can be mushy and produce a popping soundNo very low 'moonlight' modeFan operation audible under loadLanyard quality not premiumNo clip included for pocket carry
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