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Nitecore MH12 V2 vs Nitecore NU40
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 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$61Cheapest
Weight
84.5 g (2.98 oz)Lightest
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
Length
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
79.8 mm (3.14 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
10200 cdHighest candela
2700 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
202 m (663 ft)Highest
100 m (328 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
90000 minLongest runtime
7200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700, 1x 18650, 2x CR123
Built-in 18650 Li-ion 2600mAh rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (5V 2A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
PC plastic rear housing with aluminum alloy front housing
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical useProfessional missions
HikingTrail runningCampingCyclingMaintenanceOutdoor activities
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
Lightweight and compact designHigh maximum output with uniform beamLong runtime especially on low modesUSB-C fast rechargeableDurable construction with good heat dissipationMultiple brightness levels and special modes including red light for night vision preservation
Common complaints
Long length makes pocket carry less convenientCharge port slightly off-center but functional
Runtime on highest output (Turbo) is limitedSome users may prefer longer beam distance for certain tasks
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