Comparison Console
Nitecore MH12 Pro vs Olight Arkfeld UV
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Arkfeld UV 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 230% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Arkfeld UV 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 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld UV 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.
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 33813% 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$79.99Cheapest
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
87 g (3.07 oz)Heaviest
Length
138.5 mm (5.45 in)Longest
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3300 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
63500 cdHighest candela
1808 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
505 m (1657 ft)Highest
85 m (279 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
39000 minLongest runtime
115 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 × 21700 Li-ion
Built-in rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Proprietary magnetic charging cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useLong-throw lightingCampingWork
EDCUV light utilityMultipurpose usePocket carryWaterproof 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 pocketable flat designHigh max output of 1000 lumensVersatile UV light functionFive brightness modes plus strobe and UVIPX7 waterproof ratingQuick 2-hour recharge timeLightweight at approximately 87 gramsGood build quality with anodized aluminum and anti-slip texturingUseful clip for secure pocket carry
Common complaints
Turbo mode runtime is very short with fast stepdownUnusually green tint with poor color rendering index, not suitable for color-critical tasks
Short runtime at max 1000 lumens (approx 4-110 minutes)Switching between UV and white light can be awkwardNo specified impact resistance rating
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