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Nitecore MH12 V2 vs ThruNite Defender
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 22% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Defender stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Defender 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 22% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender 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 8724% 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$76Cheapest
Weight
84.5 g (2.98 oz)Lightest
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
Length
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmLowest output
1619 lmHighest output
Max candela
10200 cdHighest candela
4880 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
202 m (663 ft)Highest
139 m (456 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
90000 minLongest runtime
1020 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700, 1x 18650, 2x CR123
Built-in 1500mAh LiPo
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
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
HAIII black anodized 6061 aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical UseProfessional Missions
EDC Utility TasksInspection WorkMechanicsElectriciansHvac Professionals
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
Versatile 3 In 1 Lighting With White, Uv, And LaserFlat And Pocketable DesignUSB C Charging With Battery Level IndicatorsStrong Magnetic Base And Two Way ClipGood Runtime And Output For EDC
Common complaints
Long Length Makes Pocket Carry Less ConvenientCharge Port Slightly Off Center But Functional
Moonlight Mode Activation Is Somewhat SlowBattery Is Built In And Not User ReplaceableLight Heats Up Under Extended Turbo UseLow Cri Cool White Tint
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