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Nitecore MH12 Pro vs Sofirn SC29

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Command Brief

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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

Lightest

Sofirn SC29 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Sofirn SC29 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Sofirn SC29 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 16150% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Sofirn SC29 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

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.

Nitecore MH12 Pro — Beam distance: 505 m (1657 ft)Nitecore MH12 Pro — Max candela: 63500 cdNitecore MH12 Pro — Weight: 82 g (2.89 oz)Nitecore MH12 Pro — Length: 138.5 mm (5.45 in)Nitecore MH12 Pro — Max lumens: 3300 lmNitecore MH12 Pro — Max runtime: 39000 minSofirn SC29 — Beam distance: 255.1 m (837 ft)Sofirn SC29 — Max candela: 16272 cdSofirn SC29 — Weight: 76.5 g (2.70 oz)Sofirn SC29 — Length: 120.9 mm (4.76 in)Sofirn SC29 — Max lumens: 3000 lmSofirn SC29 — Max runtime: 240 minBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthMax lumensMax runtime
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
▣EDC▣Tactical Use▣Long Throw Lighting▣Camping▣Work
▣EDC▣Good Balance Of Output And Runtime▣Value Oriented
Common praise
✓High Maximum Output With Long Beam Distance✓Compact And Lightweight Design✓USB C Rechargeable With Battery Level Indicators✓Dual Switch Interface Allowing Flexible Mode Control✓Robust Build Quality With Ip68 Waterproof Rating✓Tactical And Daily Mode Options
✓Good Balance Between High Output And Runtime✓Unique Tir Optic Providing Good Beam Quality✓Ip68 Waterproof Rating With USB C Charging✓Comfortable And Functional Design✓Lockout Mode For Safety
Common complaints
⚠Turbo Mode Runtime Is Very Short With Fast Stepdown⚠Unusually Green Tint With Poor Color Rendering Index, Not Suitable For Color Critical Tasks
⚠The Magnetic Tailcap Magnet Is Relatively Weak⚠Clip Can Scratch Anodization With Use⚠Battery Tube Knurling Style May Not Suit All Users⚠Some Discrepancy In Reported Weight

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