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Nitecore MH12 Pro vs ThruNite TN12 V6
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TN12 V6 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 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TN12 V6 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.
ThruNite TN12 V6 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN12 V6 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN12 V6 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 51% 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$80Cheapest
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
87.5 g (3.09 oz)Heaviest
Length
138.5 mm (5.45 in)Longest
133.5 mm (5.26 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3300 lmHighest output
1950 lmLowest output
Max candela
63500 cdHighest candela
16800 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
505 m (1657 ft)Highest
259 m (850 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
39000 minShortest runtime
58740 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 × 21700 Li-ion
1x 3400mAh 18650 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
Aircraft-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum, Type III anodized
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useLong-throw lightingCampingWork
EDCDutyCampingEmergenciesLaw enforcementSearch and rescue
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 maximum brightness of 1950 lumensNo accidental pocket activation due to tail switch on/offGood runtime with multiple brightness modesUSB-C rechargeable with battery includedCompact and durable aircraft-grade aluminum buildWaterproof to IPX8 and impact resistant to 1.5 meters
Common complaints
Turbo mode runtime is very short with fast stepdownUnusually green tint with poor color rendering index, not suitable for color-critical tasks
Tint shift issues on beam color, especially in lower modesThe side switch cover may get loose if caught in pocketEmitter (SST-70) not ideal for maximum tint or throw extremes
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