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Nitecore MH12 Pro vs Nitecore TUP
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore TUP stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TUP stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% 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
Nitecore TUP stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TUP stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TUP stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, 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 230% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TUP stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 829% 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$85Cheapest
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Heaviest
53.2 g (1.88 oz)Lightest
Length
138.5 mm (5.45 in)Longest
70.3 mm (2.77 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3300 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
63500 cdHighest candela
8130 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
505 m (1657 ft)Highest
180 m (591 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
39000 minLongest runtime
4200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 × 21700 Li-ion
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion (1200mAh)
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IP54
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Plastic + aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useLong-throw lightingCampingWork
EDCKeychain carryShort illuminationEmergencyTactical use
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
Compact and lightweightGood output for sizeUseful OLED displayMultiple brightness levels with easy interfaceQuick USB chargingMetal key ring withstands heavy weight
Common complaints
Turbo mode runtime is very short with fast stepdownUnusually green tint with poor color rendering index, not suitable for color-critical tasks
Plastic body is prone to damage, especially on keychainNo tailstand capabilityLED not perfectly centered in optic
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