Nitecore MH40GTR (2018) review

2018

Cree XP-L HI V3 LED

1200 lm output

252000 cd intensity

2 x 18650 Li-Ion batteries

The Nitecore MH40GTR (MH40GTR) released in 2018. It uses Cree XP-L HI V3 LED, SMO reflector and 2 x 18650 Li-Ion batteries. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 1200 lm output, 252000 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 1004 m.

This light has 4 modes of lighting. The memory function is a nice feature, the light will remember the last used mode. It has a strobe function, which is one of the most effective self defense tools available.

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Nitecore MH40GTR (MH40GTR) specifications

Brand	Nitecore
Name	MH40GTR
Type	MH40GTR
Rating	★★★★★ Rated 4/5 based on 1005 user votes.
Launch	2018
Form	flashlight

Body

The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive ﬁnish.

Weight	374 g
Length	257 mm
Body diameter	25.4 mm
Head diameter	70 mm
Material	aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Colors	black

System

The emitter of MH40GTR manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The MH40GTR has a smooth reflector. The properly focused smooth reflector gives you a more cohesive hotspot and therefore throws better. It has an AR coated lens.

Emitter	Cree XP-L HI V3 LED
Color temperature	6500 K
Reflector	SMO
Lens	toughtened AR coated glass
Switch	mechanical rear

Performance

The throw is the calculated distance in meters at which the flashlight produces a light intensity of 0.25 lux. The candela per lumen (cd/lm) ratio can be used to determine if a flashlight has a spot or flood type beam. Well-focused spot beams can be over 100 cd/lm, tactical flashlights are typically between 20-100 cd/lm, and work lights are less than 10 cd/lm.

Flux	1200 lm
Intensity	252000 cd
Throw	1004 m
CD/LM factor	210

Software

The MH40GTR has mode memory. Mode memory means that the light will remember the mode you were using when the light was last turned off, and when you turn it on again. The MH40GTR is tactical strobe ready. The strobe light is disorienting to the person it is aimed at which makes it difficult for them to concentrate. It has the SOS beacon function for an emergency situation. The SOS flashes Morse code so you can signal for help when needed.

Modes	4 modes
Mode memory	yes
Ramping mode	no
Strobe	yes
SOS/Beacon	yes

Features

This flashlight has a built-in low voltage protection (LVP) to prevent damage to the cell from over-discharge, so protected cells are not necessary. This light does not have temperature control feature.

Battery	2 x 18650 Li-Ion batteries
Battery indicator	no
Charger port	yes
LVP	yes
Thermal regulation	no
Protection	IPx8
AUX LEDs	no
Magnetic	no

Accessories

The lanyard prevents accidental loss of the flashlight.

Package contents	2 x 18650 batteries lanyard spare o-ring spare rubber cover tactical ring wall adapter

The performance of the Nitecore MH40GTR flashlight is measured according to the ANSI / NEMA FL1 Standard 30 seconds after switching the light on. The ANSI/NEMA FL1 2009 Standard is a set of flashlight performance guidelines.

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Nitecore MH40GTR, then don’t hesite and signal the problem to us.