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Acebeam EC35 Gen II vs Nitecore MH12 Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 177% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$66.9Cheapest
US$89.95Most expensive
Weight
84.8 g (2.99 oz)Heaviest
82 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
Length
138.7 mm (5.46 in)Longest
138.5 mm (5.45 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1100 lmLowest output
3300 lmHighest output
Max candela
8100 cdLowest candela
63500 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Lowest
505 m (1657 ft)Highest
Max runtime
108000 minLongest runtime
39000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (compatible with 2x CR123 batteries)
1 × 21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C charging port
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX68 (2 meters submersible)
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum body with military grade type III hard-anodized finish
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCompact lightweight useOne-handed operation
EDCTactical useLong-throw lightingCampingWork
Common praise
Very reliableGood USB-C charging speedCompact and lightweight for EDC
High maximum output with long beam distanceCompact and lightweight designUSB-C rechargeable with battery level indicatorsDual-switch interface allowing flexible mode controlRobust build quality with IP68 waterproof ratingTactical and daily mode options
Common complaints
Somewhat dated design
Turbo mode runtime is very short with fast stepdownUnusually green tint with poor color rendering index, not suitable for color-critical tasks
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