Comparison Console
Acebeam T35 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, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam T35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T35 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 275% 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$64.9Cheapest
US$79.95Most expensive
Weight
138.5 g (4.89 oz)Heaviest
84.5 g (2.98 oz)Lightest
Length
137.6 mm (5.42 in)Shortest
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1900 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
36100 cdHighest candela
10200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
380 m (1247 ft)Highest
202 m (663 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
24000 minShortest runtime
90000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable, compatible with 2x CR123A
1x 21700, 1x 18650, 2x CR123
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2m/30min)
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aluminum alloy, hard anodized
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseSelf DefenseEDCOutdoor Use
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical UseProfessional Missions
Common praise
Excellent Build Quality And FinishReliable And Well Regulated OutputGood Mode Spacing And Simple Dual Switch InterfaceIncludes Holster And LanyardBattery Level And Charging Indicator On Side Switch
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
No Direct Shortcut To Turbo Or Moonlight ModesProtruding Tail Switch Makes Tailstand Use ImpossibleSharp Bezel Can Wear Through ClothingCharging Can Be Intermittent And Relatively Slow (~3 Hours)
Long Length Makes Pocket Carry Less ConvenientCharge Port Slightly Off Center But Functional
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online