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Ledlenser MH5 vs UCO Firefly Lantern

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Ledlenser MH5 is the lighter option — 230 g lighter than the UCO Firefly Lantern (68% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Ledlenser MH5 UCO Firefly Lantern
Weight 110 g · 0.110 kg · 0.24 lb 340 g · 0.340 kg · 0.75 lb
Brand Ledlenser UCO
Category Lighting Lighting
Ledlenser MH5
110 g

400-lumen rechargeable headlamp with spot and flood beam.

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UCO Firefly Lantern
340 g

Collapsible candle lantern. Classic camp ambience.

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Ledlenser MH5 vs UCO Firefly Lantern: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Ledlenser MH5 wins — at 110 g it is 230 g (68%) lighter than the UCO Firefly Lantern (340 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest lighting page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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