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Nitecore MH12 Pro vs ThruNite Lynx
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Lynx stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Lynx stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Lynx stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, 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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Lynx 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 842% 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$89.95Cheapest
US$99.95Most expensive
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
Length
138.5 mm (5.45 in)Shortest
144.5 mm (5.69 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3300 lmHighest output
3100 lmLowest output
Max candela
63500 cdHighest candela
43489 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
505 m (1657 ft)Highest
417 m (1368 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
39000 minLongest runtime
4140 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 × 21700 Li-ion
21700 lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Aerospace-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum with Type III hard anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useLong-throw lightingCampingWork
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesEDCLaw enforcementCampingDog walkingInspectionHunting
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
High output up to 3100 lumens with long 417 meter beam throwBuilt-in USB-C charging with convenient metal twist portPowerbank function for charging other devicesDurable aerospace-grade aluminum constructionReliable dual tail switch interfaceIPX8 waterproof and 1.5 meter impact resistanceMultiple modes including Firefly moonlight and instant strobeBattery included with proprietary 5000mAh 21700 cell
Common complaints
Turbo mode runtime is very short with fast stepdownUnusually green tint with poor color rendering index, not suitable for color-critical tasks
Tailcap USB-C cover collar can be somewhat difficult to open especially with pocket clip installedInitial turbo mode steps down quickly due to thermal regulationA bit expensive at MSRP, though Amazon price is betterIndicator light functions not fully documented in manual
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