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Nitecore MH40 Pro

The Nitecore MH40 Pro is a round-body LED handheld light rated at 3,500 lumens and 423,000 candela. That candela figure works out to an effective positive identification distance of 225 yards and visual impairment out to 31 yards, both calculated from the published beam data. It runs on 21700 and is rechargeable. It weighs 15.8 oz in an aluminum body 9.8 inches long. Measured against the 362 handheld lights in the index, it lands in the brightest quarter for output (3,500 lumens), among the most intense 10 percent for beam intensity (423,000 candela), among the heaviest 10 percent for weight (15.8 oz), and on the pricier side for price ($150). It is one of 75 entries in the index that qualify as a light in the same 2,000 to 3,999 lumen class. The closest listed comparison is Nitecore CI7, the same brand's light in the same 2,000 to 3,999 lumen class, priced at $150.

Nitecore MH40 Pro
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SeriesMH
Light ColorWhite
Emitter TypeLED
Lumens3500
Candela423000
Effective PID Distance (yds)225
Max Effective PID Distance (yds)80+
Effective Visual Impairment (yds)31
Max Effective Visual Impairment (yds)15+
Battery21700
RechargeableYes
MaterialAluminum
Weight (oz)15.8
Bezel Diameter (in)2.5
Length (in)9.8
Country of ManufactureChina
Average Price$150
Form FactorRound
LaserNo

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