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Fenix LD30 vs Nitecore MH12 V2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Fenix LD30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2028% 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$98.5Most expensive
US$79.95Cheapest
Weight
59 g (2.08 oz)Lightest
84.5 g (2.98 oz)Heaviest
Length
109 mm (4.29 in)Shortest
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
10200 cd
Beam distance
204 m (669 ft)Highest
202 m (663 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4230 minShortest runtime
90000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
One 18650 rechargeable li-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
1x 21700, 1x 18650, 2x CR123
Charging type
USB charging cable included
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
High-strength aluminium with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesEmergency use
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical useProfessional missions
Common praise
High brightness (1600 lumens)Long beam distance (204 meters)Compact and lightweight designMultiple lighting modes including strobe and SOSRechargeable battery includedIP68 waterproof ratingDurable aluminum construction with hard-anodized finish
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
Weight excludes batteryNo candela value specifiedNo explicit impact resistance rating
Long length makes pocket carry less convenientCharge port slightly off-center but functional
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