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Acebeam EC35 Gen II vs Nitecore MH12 V2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight. Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% 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 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20% 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$79.95Most expensive
Weight
84.8 g (2.99 oz)Heaviest
84.5 g (2.98 oz)Lightest
Length
138.7 mm (5.46 in)Shortest
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1100 lmLowest output
1200 lmHighest output
Max candela
8100 cdLowest candela
10200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Lowest
202 m (663 ft)Highest
Max runtime
108000 minLongest runtime
90000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (compatible with 2x CR123 batteries)
1x 21700, 1x 18650, 2x CR123
Charging type
USB Type-C charging port
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX68 (2 meters submersible)
IP68
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
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical useProfessional missions
Common praise
Very reliableGood USB-C charging speedCompact and lightweight for EDC
Good build qualityIncludes high-capacity 21700 rechargeable batteryLong runtime on low modesDual switch interface for tactical and daily modesCompact for a tactical beam distanceMultiple brightness and special modesUSB-C charging port with included cable
Common complaints
Somewhat dated design
Long length makes pocket carry less convenientCharge port slightly off-center but functional
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