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Nitecore MH12 V2 vs Olight Warrior Mini 3
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 20% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Warrior Mini 3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 46% 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 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior Mini 3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior Mini 3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior Mini 3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior Mini 3 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 233% 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$87.95Most expensive
Weight
84.5 g (2.98 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Length
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
106.5 mm (4.19 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmLowest output
1750 lmHighest output
Max candela
10200 cdLowest candela
14400 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
202 m (663 ft)Lowest
240 m (787 ft)Highest
Max runtime
90000 minLongest runtime
27000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700, 1x 18650, 2x CR123
1*18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
Proprietary magnetic MCC3 charging cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical useProfessional missions
EDCTactical useSelf-defenseOutdoors 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
High output lumens for sizeSolid build qualityDual switches for tactical and daily useIPX8 waterproof ratingMagnetic charging convenience
Common complaints
Long length makes pocket carry less convenientCharge port slightly off-center but functional
Minor size reduction from previous model may affect grip comfortNo increase in max output from previous generationTail switch complexity may require learning curve
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