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Nitecore MH12 Pro vs Nitecore MH12 V2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 175% 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 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 175% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 131% 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$89.95Most expensive
US$79.95Cheapest
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
84.5 g (2.98 oz)Heaviest
Length
138.5 mm (5.45 in)Shortest
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3300 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
63500 cdHighest candela
10200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
505 m (1657 ft)Highest
202 m (663 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
39000 minShortest runtime
90000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 × 21700 Li-ion
1x 21700, 1x 18650, 2x CR123
Charging type
USB Type-C
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
EDCTactical useLong-throw lightingCampingWork
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical useProfessional missions
Common praise
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
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 runtime is very short with fast stepdownUnusually green tint with poor color rendering index, not suitable for color-critical tasks
Long length makes pocket carry less convenientCharge port slightly off-center but functional
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