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Nitecore MH23 Rechargeable LED Flashlight

BH #NIMH23FL • MFR #MH23
3 reviews
Nitecore MH23 Rechargeable LED Flashlight
Key Features
  • 1/55/260/760/1800 Lumens
  • One Cree XHP35 LED
  • Strobe/SOS/Location Beacon
  • Two-Stage Push-Button Body Switch
Palm-sized, powerful and plug-in convenient, Nitecore's MH23 Rechargeable LED Flashlight is well suited to a wide range of professional, recreational, and home use. It offers a peak output of 1800 lumens on the turbo setting, and will run for up to 330 hours on ultra-low. Its simple and intuitive two-stage push-button switch controls its five brightness levels, strobe, SOS signal, and location beacon, while giving you instant access to the minimum and maximum outputs when the light is off.
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Nitecore MH23 Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2Performance
  • 3Switching
  • 4Construction
  • 5Electronics

Palm-sized, powerful and plug-in convenient, Nitecore's MH23 Rechargeable LED Flashlight is well suited to a wide range of professional, recreational, and home use. It offers a peak output of 1800 lumens on the turbo setting, and will run for up to 330 hours on ultra-low. Its simple and intuitive two-stage push-button switch controls its five brightness levels, strobe, SOS signal, and location beacon, while giving you instant access to the minimum and maximum outputs when the light is off.

Designed for durability, the housing is made of a lightweight and durable aluminum alloy that is covered in a scratch- and corrosion-resistant hard anodized finish. It is O-ring sealed to an IPX8-rating, making it submersible, and it is impact resistant to 5'. Advanced Temperature Regulation circuitry and cooling fins help protect the device from overheating. The light has an integrated micro-USB charging port to charge 18650 batteries in the light, and can also run on CR123/RCR123 non-rechargeable cells. The push-button switch lights up to serve as a power indicator.

Performance
  • Ultra-low: 1 lumen
  • Low: 55 lumens
  • Medium: 260 lumens
  • High: 760 lumens
  • Turbo: 1800 lumens
  • One Cree XHP35 HD LED
  • Self-defense strobe
  • Location beacon pulses a single flash at regular intervals
  • SOS distress signal
Switching
  • Type: 2-stage push button
  • Location: Body
  • Momentary and constant-on activation
  • Direct access to ultra-low and turbo outputs when light is off
  • Automatically starts in last mode used
Construction
  • Lightweight and durable aluminum alloy housing
  • Scratch and corrosion-resistant Type III hard anodized finish
  • IPX8-rated, waterproof and submersible to 6.6'
  • Impact resistant to 3.3'
  • Machined heat-dissipating fins on head
  • Tail-stand capable
  • Detachable deep-carry clip
  • Anti-roll design
  • Lightweight: 3.4 ounces without battery
Electronics
  • Switch lights up as power indicator
  • Runs on one rechargeable 18650 Li-ion (8A or greater) or two non-rechargeable CR123/RCR123 batteries
  • Battery charges in light via micro-USB port with protective cap
  • Advanced Temperature Regulation regulates output based on ambient environment
  • Charging circuitry terminates charging upon completion
  • Integrated overcharge and over-discharge protection

Nitecore MH23 Specs

General
Lumen Output5 Level: 1800 Lumens
Illumination SourceWhite LED
Input Charging PortMicro-USB
Weapon MountableNo
Power
Estimated Runtime330 Hours
Battery Type1 x 18650 or
2 x CR123A or
2 x RCR123A
Physical
Material of ConstructionAluminum
Water ResistanceWaterproof to 6.6' / 2 m, IPX8
Impact ResistanceYes, 3.3' / 1.0 m
Bezel Diameter1.3" / 3.3 cm
Dimensionsø: 1.0 x L: 4.4" / ø: 2.5 x L: 11.2 cm
Weight3.4 oz / 96 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight0.435 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.7 x 4 x 1.75"

Nitecore MH23 Reviews

Nice Flashlight but don't forget the batteries!!

By Jaichand
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2021-12-17

This was a repeat purchase after I misplaced my previous one and did not realize until unsuccessfully trying to charge it first time that it has no batteries inside it right out of the box!! What were they thinking? Why do they expect people to just keep specialized rechargeable nitecore batteries lying around?

Super Bright w/ all the Features

By Alexander
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-03-26

This flashlight is very powerful. Charges quickly and has great time performance. The brightness levels are perfect and the other functions like SOS, beam, and strobe work great. With a lot of recent experience with high end flashlights, I recommend this one. It's fun and reliable.

Lotsa light in a little package!

By Stephen
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2019-07-26

I'll start by saying I have this lights' little brother (MH20) and like many sought more lumens. This light is bright, but I'm not quite sure it's up to the published 1800 lumens. I would have given it a 5/5 if it had knocked my socks off with it's brightness. It is possible that I've just not gotten it to a location where the beam can really stretch it's legs yet, but I look forward to that occurence. Without a doubt it is extremely well made, easily pocketable and easy to operate. I would advise any interested in this light to be sure to use a high drain 18650 battery (currently using an LG HG2, but also works well with Sony VTC6). It will remain an oft used mainstay in my ever growing stable of LED flashlights.

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