Comparison Console
Nitecore MH12 V2 vs Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA 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 11% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 243% 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 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 243% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA 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 10614% 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$89.85Most expensive
Weight
84.5 g (2.98 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Length
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmHighest output
350 lmLowest output
Max candela
10200 cdHighest candela
6400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
202 m (663 ft)Highest
160 m (525 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
90000 minLongest runtime
840 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700, 1x 18650, 2x CR123
CR123A lithium, AA alkaline, AA lithium
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
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
Anodized aluminum, impact-resistant borofloat glass lens
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical useProfessional missions
Everyday carryLaw enforcementSecurityMilitarySporting goodsHardware/toolsGeneral personal use
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
Multiple power source optionsCompact sizeHigh brightness for its sizeGood runtimeDurable constructionWaterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutesProgrammable TEN-TAP modes
Common complaints
Long length makes pocket carry less convenientCharge port slightly off-center but functional
Weight varies with battery typeNo integrated rechargeable option
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