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Nitecore HC35 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. Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 125% 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 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 44% 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.
Nitecore HC35 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 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 125% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 25% 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$114.95Most expensive
US$79.95Cheapest
Weight
138.5 g (4.89 oz)Heaviest
84.5 g (2.98 oz)Lightest
Length
128.2 mm (5.05 in)Shortest
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2700 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
4500 cdLowest candela
10200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
134 m (440 ft)Lowest
202 m (663 ft)Highest
Max runtime
72000 minShortest runtime
90000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion (recommended, rechargeable)
1x 21700, 1x 18650, 2x CR123
Charging type
Micro-USB
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial useHandheld useMaintenanceDeep carryOutdoor applications
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical useProfessional missions
Common praise
High output of 2700 lumensLong runtime up to 1200 hours on ultralowVersatile 5 brightness levels and 3 special modesComfortable and durable aero grade aluminum bodyWaterproof to IP68 and impact resistant to 1 meterIncludes 21700 4000mAh rechargeable battery and USB charging cable
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
Turbo mode only accessible with high discharge batteriesBattery not included in some cases leading to additional purchaseSingle switch interface may require practice to cycle modes
Long length makes pocket carry less convenientCharge port slightly off-center but functional
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