Comparison Console
Nitecore MH40 Pro vs Nitecore P16 TAC
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 250% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 108% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 250% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 868% 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$176.46Most expensive
US$85Cheapest
Weight
270 g (9.52 oz)Heaviest
245 g (8.64 oz)Lightest
Length
256 mm (10.08 in)Longest
151 mm (5.94 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3500 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
423000 cdHighest candela
22500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1300 m (4265 ft)Highest
300 m (984 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3720 minShortest runtime
36000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 21700 Li-ion NBP100R (included)
1 x 18650 Li-ion or 2 x CR123A batteries
Charging type
USB-C with built-in charging port
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX-8
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy HA III military grade hard-anodised finish
Aero grade aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard anodised finish
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementSearch and rescuePatrollingCavingHunting
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesEmergency situationsEDC
Common praise
High maximum output of 3500 lumensVery long beam distance up to 1300 metersDurable aero grade aluminum construction with military grade hard-anodizingIP68 waterproof rating with submersibility up to 2 metersIncludes rechargeable battery pack with built-in USB-C chargingMultiple brightness and special modes with tactical controls
High maximum brightnessLong runtime on ultra-low modeMultiple brightness levelsDurable construction with military grade anodized finishWaterproof to IPX-8Impact resistant to 1.5 metersTactical tail switch with side switch for easy one-hand use
Common complaints
No explicit complaints found in the provided sources
Batteries not included in some packagesWeight slightly heavier than compact keychain lights
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