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Fenix UC35 vs Nitecore MH12 Pro

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 230% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Fenix UC35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix UC35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix UC35 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 230% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix UC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 23% 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.

Fenix UC35 — Beam distance: 266 m (873 ft)Fenix UC35 — Max candela: 17700 cdFenix UC35 — Weight: 89 g (3.14 oz)Fenix UC35 — Length: 140 mm (5.51 in)Fenix UC35 — Retail price: US$126Fenix UC35 — Max lumens: 1000 lmNitecore MH12 Pro — Beam distance: 505 m (1657 ft)Nitecore MH12 Pro — Max candela: 63500 cdNitecore MH12 Pro — Weight: 82 g (2.89 oz)Nitecore MH12 Pro — Length: 138.5 mm (5.45 in)Nitecore MH12 Pro — Retail price: US$89.95Nitecore MH12 Pro — Max lumens: 3300 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$126Most expensive
US$89.95Cheapest
Weight
89 g (3.14 oz)Heaviest
82 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
Length
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
138.5 mm (5.45 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
3300 lmHighest output
Max candela
17700 cdLowest candela
63500 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
266 m (873 ft)Lowest
505 m (1657 ft)Highest
Max runtime
48000 minLongest runtime
39000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
One 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery or two CR123A batteries
1 × 21700 Li-ion
Charging type
Micro USB 5V/2A
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
High strength oxidation-resistant aluminum with HAIII hard anodized finish
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
MilitaryPolicingOutdoor lightingEmergency standbyEveryday carry
EDCTactical useLong-throw lightingCampingWork
Common praise
Powerful output for its sizeLong maximum runtime especially in moonlight modeDurable aircraft-grade aluminum body with good impact and water resistanceConvenient dual-switch interface with tactical tail and side functional switchIncluded high capacity rechargeable 18650 battery and micro USB charging
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
Battery level indication only works with 18650 Li-ion batteryCharging only possible when flashlight is off and at low output
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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