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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
Recommended read
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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