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Nitecore MH12 Pro vs Nitecore NU06 LE
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 21900% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 234% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 447% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 21900% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 767% 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$26.95Cheapest
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Heaviest
15 g (0.53 oz)Lightest
Length
138.5 mm (5.45 in)Longest
29.5 mm (1.16 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3300 lmHighest output
15 lmLowest output
Max candela
63500 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
505 m (1657 ft)Highest
200 m (656 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
39000 minLongest runtime
4500 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 × 21700 Li-ion
Model specific rechargeable Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IP66
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Polycarbonate
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useLong-throw lightingCampingWork
Outdoor activitiesLaw enforcement personnelAttachment to bags, helmets, MOLLE systems, hook-and-loop surfaces
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
Versatile mounting with magnetic, hook-and-loop, MOLLE bracketsLong runtime for its sizeCompact and lightweight designEffective multi-color signaling with multiple modes
Common complaints
Turbo mode runtime is very short with fast stepdownUnusually green tint with poor color rendering index, not suitable for color-critical tasks
Limited maximum brightness (15 lumens)Limited impact resistance (1 meter)
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