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Nitecore MH12 V2 vs Nitecore MT06MD
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 567% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 284% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 567% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4186% 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$79.95Most expensive
US$32Cheapest
Weight
84.5 g (2.98 oz)Heaviest
22 g (0.78 oz)Lightest
Length
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
128 mm (5.04 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmHighest output
180 lmLowest output
Max candela
10200 cdHighest candela
860 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
202 m (663 ft)Highest
58 m (190 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
90000 minLongest runtime
2100 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700, 1x 18650, 2x CR123
2 × AAA
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy with HAIII hard anodising
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical UseProfessional Missions
Medical Professionals For Pupil Inspection And Injury DiagnosisEmtsClose Up Detailed TasksHousehold Chores Requiring Flood Light In Close Quarters
Common praise
Good Build QualityIncludes High Capacity 21700 Rechargeable BatteryLong Runtime On Low ModesDual Switch Interface For Tactical And Daily ModesCompact For A Tactical Beam DistanceMultiple Brightness And Special ModesUSB C Charging Port With Included Cable
High Color Rendering Index (cri >90) For Accurate Color RepresentationLightweight And Compact Form FactorGood Runtime Of Up To 35 HoursDurable Aerospace Grade Aluminum Alloy Body With Quality AnodizingTurns On In Low Mode By Default To Avoid Flashing PatientsSuitable For Alcohol SterilizationStable And Consistent Output With Efficient Circuitry
Common complaints
Long Length Makes Pocket Carry Less ConvenientCharge Port Slightly Off Center But Functional
No Mode Memory, Always Starts In Low ModeThreads Are Thin Which Could Affect Durability Long TermNot Rechargeable, Requires Aaa BatteriesNot Designed For Tactical Or High Impact Use
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