Comparison Console
Nitecore MH12 V2 vs Wurkkos TS21
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wurkkos TS21 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS21 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS21 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 192% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos TS21 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 most expensive option for retail price, with about a 128% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS21 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH12 V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS21 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 192% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS21 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 13536% 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$35Cheapest
Weight
84.5 g (2.98 oz)Heaviest
78 g (2.75 oz)Lightest
Length
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
113.4 mm (4.46 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmLowest output
3500 lmHighest output
Max candela
10200 cdLowest candela
11900 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
202 m (663 ft)Lowest
217 m (712 ft)Highest
Max runtime
90000 minLongest runtime
660 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700, 1x 18650, 2x CR123
21700
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Aluminum (6061 grade aerospace grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III)
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical useProfessional missions
Everyday carryHikingCampingEmergencyClose-to-mid range illuminationUsers who want advanced UI customization
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 output brightness for sizeExcellent build quality for priceAdvanced Anduril firmware providing many modes and customizationConvenient USB-C charging with included batteryMagnetic tailcap and bi-directional pocket clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
Long length makes pocket carry less convenientCharge port slightly off-center but functional
Output stepdown can be quick and noticeableUser interface may be complex for beginnersBody anodization shininess may not appeal to allIncluded manual may be sparse or missing
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