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Nitecore NU06 LE vs Nitecore P12
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 8567% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 253% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 847% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 8567% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7400% 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$26.95Cheapest
US$95Most expensive
Weight
15 g (0.53 oz)Lightest
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
Length
29.5 mm (1.16 in)Shortest
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
15 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
6400 cd
Beam distance
200 m (656 ft)Highest
160 m (525 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4500 minLongest runtime
60 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Model specific rechargeable Li-ion battery
16340 Li-ion / CR123A
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Polycarbonate
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor activitiesLaw enforcement personnelAttachment to bags, helmets, MOLLE systems, hook-and-loop surfaces
Everyday carryTactical useIndoor and most outdoor lighting
Common praise
Versatile mounting with magnetic, hook-and-loop, MOLLE bracketsLong runtime for its sizeCompact and lightweight designEffective multi-color signaling with multiple modes
Multiple brightness levels including red light optionsSolid durability with glass breakers on bezelCompact and lightweight for easy EDC
Common complaints
Limited maximum brightness (15 lumens)Limited impact resistance (1 meter)
Brightest white mode has shorter throw distance than some competitorsRotating collar switch may add bulk
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