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Nitecore MH12 V2 vs Nitecore P17iX
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 16% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 317% 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 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 317% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1400% 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$126.44Most expensive
Weight
84.5 g (2.98 oz)Lightest
101 g (3.56 oz)Heaviest
Length
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
140 mm (5.51 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmLowest output
5000 lmHighest output
Max candela
10200 cdLowest candela
27225 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
202 m (663 ft)Lowest
330 m (1083 ft)Highest
Max runtime
90000 minLongest runtime
6000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700, 1x 18650, 2x CR123
1 x Nitecore 21700 i Series Li-ion rechargeable (NL2155HPi 5,500mAh)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C 18W fast charging (QC/PD)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
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
7075-T6 aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical UseProfessional Missions
Tactical And Duty UseLaw EnforcementMilitarySearch And RescueOutdoor And Professional Lighting
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
Exceptional Brightness And Beam ThrowVersatile Beam Pattern OptionsRobust And Durable ConstructionProgrammable Buttons Provide Operational FlexibilityLong Battery Runtime With Fast USB C Charging
Common complaints
Long Length Makes Pocket Carry Less ConvenientCharge Port Slightly Off Center But Functional
Battery And Accessories Excluded From Weight; Actual Carry Weight HigherComplexity Of Multiple Modes May Require Learning
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