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Acebeam T36 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 27% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 392% 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$129.9Most expensive
US$89.95Cheapest
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Heaviest
82 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
138.5 mm (5.45 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmLowest output
3300 lmHighest output
Max candela
23870 cdLowest candela
63500 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
309 m (1014 ft)Lowest
505 m (1657 ft)Highest
Max runtime
7920 minShortest runtime
39000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
1 × 21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 / waterproof under water 5m
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with premium Type III Hard Anodized Anti-abrasive finish
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Self-defenseEveryday carryHuntingSearch & rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
EDCTactical useLong-throw lightingCampingWork
Common praise
Solid tactical design with dual switch setup4000K tint offers nice color renderingUSB-C charging convenient and fastCompact size with sturdy feel and firm gripGood beam distance and output balance
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
Can get hot quickly at highest outputMedium mode brightness lower than some users would preferLong shipping time from China to USA in some cases
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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