Comparison Console
Nitecore P12 vs Olight Javelot Mini
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 395% 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$95Cheapest
US$100Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
154 g (5.43 oz)Heaviest
Length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
6400 cdLowest candela
88320 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
160 m (525 ft)Lowest
600 m (1969 ft)Highest
Max runtime
60 minShortest runtime
297 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 Li-ion / CR123A
18500 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
Magnetic USB proprietary (MCC1A/MCC3)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy
Aircraft-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseIndoor And Most Outdoor Lighting
Long Range IlluminationEveryday CarrySearch And RescueLaw Enforcement And SecurityOutdoor Adventures
Common praise
Multiple Brightness Levels Including Red Light OptionsSolid Durability With Glass Breakers On BezelCompact And Lightweight For Easy EDC
Impressive Throw Distance For Compact SizeBalanced Softer Beam With Round Light SourceVibrating Low Battery IndicatorReliable Magnetic ChargingDurable Aircraft Grade Aluminum ConstructionIpx8 Waterproof RatingSimple And Intuitive Tail Switch Interface
Common complaints
Brightest White Mode Has Shorter Throw Distance Than Some CompetitorsRotating Collar Switch May Add Bulk
Absence Of Pocket Clip And Lanyard AttachmentNo Lockout Mode Increases Risk Of Accidental ActivationBattery Size (18500) Less Common Than 18650 Or 21700No Spare O Rings Included
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online