Comparison Console
Nitecore MH12 Pro vs Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 843% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 843% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4543% 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$89.85Cheapest
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Length
138.5 mm (5.45 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3300 lmHighest output
350 lmLowest output
Max candela
63500 cdHighest candela
6400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
505 m (1657 ft)Highest
160 m (525 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
39000 minLongest runtime
840 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 × 21700 Li-ion
CR123A lithium, AA alkaline, AA lithium
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Anodized aluminum, impact-resistant borofloat glass lens
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useLong-throw lightingCampingWork
Everyday carryLaw enforcementSecurityMilitarySporting goodsHardware/toolsGeneral personal 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
Multiple power source optionsCompact sizeHigh brightness for its sizeGood runtimeDurable constructionWaterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutesProgrammable TEN-TAP 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
Weight varies with battery typeNo integrated rechargeable option
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