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Nitecore MH12 V2 vs Nitecore MT10C
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore MT10C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MT10C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1150% 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$39.95Cheapest
Weight
84.5 g (2.98 oz)Heaviest
57 g (2.01 oz)Lightest
Length
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
91.3 mm (3.59 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmHighest output
920 lmLowest output
Max candela
10200 cdHighest candela
9000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
202 m (663 ft)Highest
190 m (623 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
90000 minLongest runtime
7200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700, 1x 18650, 2x CR123
1x CR123 or 1x IMR 18350 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Aluminum alloy, anodized
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical useProfessional missions
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor activities requiring night vision preservation such as huntingSignaling in emergencies
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
Compact and lightweightPowerful 920 lumen outputRed light mode preserves night vision and prevents insect attractionTactical tail switch for easy one-handed useRobust build quality with waterproof rating IPX8
Common complaints
Long length makes pocket carry less convenientCharge port slightly off-center but functional
Battery and charger not includedRuntime on turbo mode limited to about 30 minutes
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