Nitecore MH15 vs Sofirn SC31 Pro size comparison
The Sofirn SC31 Pro is 0.5 mm (0.02 in) longer than the Nitecore MH15, and 4.6 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs listed), so compare them with care.
The Sofirn SC31 Pro is 0.5 mm (0.02 in) longer than the Nitecore MH15, and 4.6 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Nitecore MH15 Check price ↗ | Sofirn SC31 Pro Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 117 mm (4.61 in) | 117.5 mm (4.63 in)+0.5 mm |
| Head / width | 30 mm (1.18 in) | 25.4 mm (1.00 in)−4.6 mm |
| Body | 27 mm (1.06 in) | — |
| Weight | 140 g listed | 59 g without battery |
| Battery | Built-in | 18650 |
| Max output | 2,000 lm | 2,000 lm |
| Throw | 250 m | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $59.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | not verified yet |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | sofirnlight.com sourced Only head diameter listed |
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MH15 vs SC31 Pro: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore MH15 is the shorter light: 117 mm (4.61 in) against 117.5 mm (4.63 in), a difference of 0.5 mm (0%). At its widest point the Sofirn SC31 Pro is 4.6 mm slimmer (25.4 vs 30 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore MH15: 140 g listed; Sofirn SC31 Pro: 59 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
Both are rated at 2,000 lm maximum output.
Battery
The Nitecore MH15 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Sofirn SC31 Pro runs on a removable 18650 battery. Only the Sofirn SC31 Pro lets you swap in a charged spare.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Nitecore MH15 if you want a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the Sofirn SC31 Pro if you want a slimmer profile (4.6 mm narrower) and a removable cell you can swap. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
Check price ↗ Nitecore MH15 Check price ↗ Sofirn SC31 Pro
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MH15 vs SC31 Pro FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore MH15 or the Sofirn SC31 Pro?
The Nitecore MH15 is the shorter light: 117 mm (4.61 in) against 117.5 mm (4.63 in), a difference of 0.5 mm (0%). At its widest point the Sofirn SC31 Pro is 4.6 mm slimmer (25.4 vs 30 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore MH15: 140 g listed; Sofirn SC31 Pro: 59 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Nitecore MH15 or the Sofirn SC31 Pro?
Both are rated at 2,000 lm maximum output.
Do the Nitecore MH15 and Sofirn SC31 Pro use the same battery?
The Nitecore MH15 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Sofirn SC31 Pro runs on a removable 18650 battery. Only the Sofirn SC31 Pro lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- Nitecore MH15: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $59.95 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Sofirn SC31 Pro: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by sofirnlight.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. No verified price yet.
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