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Nitecore MH12 Pro vs Sofirn SC29
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SC29 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 16150% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC29 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC29 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC29 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 16150% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC29 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 15% 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$89.95
Unknown
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Heaviest
76.5 g (2.70 oz)Lightest
Length
138.5 mm (5.45 in)Longest
120.9 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3300 lmHighest output
3000 lmLowest output
Max candela
63500 cdHighest candela
16272 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
505 m (1657 ft)Highest
255.1 m (837 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
39000 minLongest runtime
240 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 × 21700 Li-ion
21700 (Sofirn branded 5000mAh flat top)
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
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useLong-throw lightingCampingWork
EDCGood balance of output and runtimeValue-oriented
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 balance between high output and runtimeUnique TIR optic providing good beam qualityIP68 waterproof rating with USB-C chargingComfortable and functional designLockout mode for safety
Common complaints
Turbo mode runtime is very short with fast stepdownUnusually green tint with poor color rendering index, not suitable for color-critical tasks
The magnetic tailcap magnet is relatively weakClip can scratch anodization with useBattery tube knurling style may not suit all usersSome discrepancy in reported weight
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