Comparison Console
Nitecore P12 vs Nitecore P16
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 51900% 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$95Most expensive
US$70Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
Length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
960 lmLowest output
Max candela
6400 cdLowest candela
20900 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
160 m (525 ft)Lowest
289 m (948 ft)Highest
Max runtime
60 minShortest runtime
31200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 Li-ion / CR123A
1x18650 or 2xCR123
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (via Nitecore NL1826R battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useIndoor and most outdoor lighting
EDCTactical useOutdoorWork-related flashlight use
Common praise
Multiple brightness levels including red light optionsSolid durability with glass breakers on bezelCompact and lightweight for easy EDC
High brightness with a maximum of 960 lumensLong beam distance (~289 meters)Durable build with good impact and water resistanceUseful side switch and tactical tail switch interfacePower indicator display for battery level and voltageIncludes intelligent memory to store preferred brightness settingConvenient USB-C rechargeable battery available
Common complaints
Brightest white mode has shorter throw distance than some competitorsRotating collar switch may add bulk
Not suitable for search and rescue due to lockout feature causing the light to shut off if caps loosenedLight may fail to turn on if head is slightly loosenedRough coating/texture not attractiveTail standing lamp feature may not be tactical in some scenarios
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