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Nitecore MH12 V2 vs Nitecore P10i
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore P10i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P10i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P10i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P10i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P10i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P10i stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2900% 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$79.95Cheapest
US$104Most expensive
Weight
84.5 g (2.98 oz)Heaviest
84 g (2.96 oz)Lightest
Length
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
147 mm (5.79 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmLowest output
1800 lmHighest output
Max candela
10200 cdLowest candela
21100 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
202 m (663 ft)Lowest
290 m (951 ft)Highest
Max runtime
90000 minLongest runtime
3000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700, 1x 18650, 2x CR123
1 x 21700 Li-ion (NL2140i included) or 2 x CR123
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
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
Aero grade aluminium alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical UseProfessional Missions
Tactical UseLaw EnforcementMilitary PersonnelEDC Everyday Carry Usage
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 Maximum Output And Throw DistanceCompact And Lightweight DesignTactical Dual Switch OperationUSB C Fast Charging With Power IndicatorDurability With Ip68 And 2m Impact Resistance
Common complaints
Long Length Makes Pocket Carry Less ConvenientCharge Port Slightly Off Center But Functional
Runtime Reduces At High Output Due To Temperature RegulationRequires Proprietary Battery For Maximum Performance
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