Comparison Console
Nitecore MH12 V2 vs ThruNite BSS V5
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 43% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 123% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 123% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 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 59503% 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$75.99Cheapest
Weight
84.5 g (2.98 oz)Lightest
147 g (5.19 oz)Heaviest
Length
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
143 mm (5.63 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmLowest output
2676 lmHighest output
Max candela
10200 cdLowest candela
16200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
202 m (663 ft)Lowest
255 m (837 ft)Highest
Max runtime
90000 minLongest runtime
151 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700, 1x 18650, 2x CR123
18650 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8 (2 meters submersible)
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
Aluminium Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical useProfessional missions
EDCTactical useWeapon mounting
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 turbo output of 2676 lumensUSB-C onboard chargingSolid build with aluminium alloy bodyDual switch interface with tactical tail switch and electronic side switchIncludes accessories like battery, pocket clip, nylon pouch, charging cable, red filter, spare O-rings and manual
Common complaints
Long length makes pocket carry less convenientCharge port slightly off-center but functional
Slightly green/yellow tint on low modesPocket clip allows only bezel-down tail carryCharging port can be slightly crooked
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