Comparison Console
Nitecore MH12 V2 vs Nitecore UT27 Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH12 V2 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 UT27 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 10245% 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$59.95Cheapest
Weight
84.5 g (2.98 oz)Heaviest
74 g (2.61 oz)Lightest
Length
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
56 mm (2.20 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmHighest output
800 lmLowest output
Max candela
10200 cdHighest candela
7124 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
202 m (663 ft)Highest
168 m (551 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
90000 minLongest runtime
870 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700, 1x 18650, 2x CR123
1 x HLB1500 rechargeable Li-ion battery pack (1500 mAh) or 3 x AAA batteries
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 (PC)
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical UseProfessional Missions
Trail RunningHikingCampingNight RunningEmergency LightingTrekking
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 Comfortable For Trail RunningThree Color Temperature Options With High Cri For Different EnvironmentsRechargeable Battery With USB C And Aaa Battery CompatibilityIp66 Waterproof And Dustproof RatingEasy To Use Dual Switch InterfaceGood Battery Life And Power Indicator
Common complaints
Long Length Makes Pocket Carry Less ConvenientCharge Port Slightly Off Center But Functional
Limited Beam Distance For Some Tactical UsesImpact Resistance Only Up To 1 MeterSome Users May Prefer Higher Max Lumen Output
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