Comparison Console
Nitecore MH12 V2 vs Olight Baldr RL Mini
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 7% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH12 V2 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 100% 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 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr RL Mini 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 92684% 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$105Most expensive
Weight
84.5 g (2.98 oz)Lightest
91 g (3.21 oz)Heaviest
Length
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
57 mm (2.24 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
10200 cdHighest candela
4225 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
202 m (663 ft)Highest
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
90000 minLongest runtime
97 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700, 1x 18650, 2x CR123
3.7V 230mAh rechargeable lithium polymer battery (built-in)
Charging type
USB Type-C
Magnetic charging port
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX4
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Aluminium alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical useProfessional missions
PoliceMilitaryTactical UseSelf-defenseLaw Enforcement
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
Bright output with combined white LED and red laser for accuracyCompact and easy to install/remount with quick attach/detach systemRechargeable battery with magnetic charging port and low battery indicatorAmbidextrous switches for ease of use
Common complaints
Long length makes pocket carry less convenientCharge port slightly off-center but functional
No strobe or SOS modes availableBeam distance limited to 130 metersRuntime is under two hours on highest setting
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