Comparison Console
Nitecore MH12 V2 vs Streamlight TLR-7 X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight TLR-7 X 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 56% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 140% 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 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7 X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 126% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7 X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7 X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 140% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7 X 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 99900% 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$180.5Most expensive
Weight
84.5 g (2.98 oz)Heaviest
68 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
Length
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
65.5 mm (2.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
10200 cdHighest candela
5000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
202 m (663 ft)Highest
140 m (459 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
90000 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700, 1x 18650, 2x CR123
CR123A Lithium battery / SL-B9 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
6000 Series aircraft aluminum with black anodized finish, Borofloat glass lens, impact- and chemical-resistant polymer switch housing
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical UseProfessional Missions
Subcompact Handgun Rail MountingPersonal DefenseLow Light VisibilityTactical Applications
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
Compact And Lightweight DesignEasy Ambidextrous Operation With Paddle SwitchesReliable 500 Lumens Output With Balanced BeamUSB C Rechargeable Battery IncludedSecure Mounting With Integrated Rail ClampEffective Strobe Mode
Common complaints
Long Length Makes Pocket Carry Less ConvenientCharge Port Slightly Off Center But Functional
Limited Beam Distance For Extended Range UseSafety Mode May Be Unintentionally ActivatedBeam Less Effective For Distant Target Identification
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