Comparison Console
Nitecore MH12 V2 vs Wuben E8
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E8 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E8 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben E8 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4186% 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$67Cheapest
Weight
84.5 g (2.98 oz)Lightest
90 g (3.17 oz)Heaviest
Length
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
10200 cdHighest candela
3000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
202 m (663 ft)Highest
110 m (361 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
90000 minLongest runtime
2100 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700, 1x 18650, 2x CR123
14500 rechargeable battery or standard AA battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
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 body with plastic scales
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical UseProfessional Missions
EDC EnthusiastsCampingOutdoor UseDaily Carry
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 LightweightGood Brightness With Neutral White LedsCustomizable Appearance With Magnetic ScalesSupports Both Rechargeable 14500 And Standard Aa BatteriesIp68 Waterproof And Good Impact ResistanceMagnetic Tailcap And M4 Mounting For Hands Free Use
Common complaints
Long Length Makes Pocket Carry Less ConvenientCharge Port Slightly Off Center But Functional
Uv Mode Included In Main Modes Can Complicate UiNo Shortcut To Skip ModesUv Beam Performance Unimpressive With Visible Light SpillButton Feels Cheap And Rattly
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