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Nitecore MH12 V2 vs Nitecore NU06 LE
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 7900% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 197% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 463% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 7900% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1900% 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$26.95Cheapest
Weight
84.5 g (2.98 oz)Heaviest
15 g (0.53 oz)Lightest
Length
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
29.5 mm (1.16 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmHighest output
15 lmLowest output
Max candela
10200 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
202 m (663 ft)Highest
200 m (656 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
90000 minLongest runtime
4500 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700, 1x 18650, 2x CR123
Model specific rechargeable Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP66
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Polycarbonate
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical useProfessional missions
Outdoor activitiesLaw enforcement personnelAttachment to bags, helmets, MOLLE systems, hook-and-loop surfaces
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
Versatile mounting with magnetic, hook-and-loop, MOLLE bracketsLong runtime for its sizeCompact and lightweight designEffective multi-color signaling with multiple modes
Common complaints
Long length makes pocket carry less convenientCharge port slightly off-center but functional
Limited maximum brightness (15 lumens)Limited impact resistance (1 meter)
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