Comparison Console
Nitecore P12 vs Streamlight Night Com
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. Streamlight Night Com 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 1030% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Night Com stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Night Com stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Night Com stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1030% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Night Com stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 325% 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$90Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
154.3 g (5.44 oz)Heaviest
Length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
137.16 mm (5.40 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
115 lmLowest output
Max candela
6400 cdHighest candela
4200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
160 m (525 ft)Highest
129.8 m (426 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
60 minShortest runtime
255 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 Li-ion / CR123A
CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
Unknown
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aluminum alloy
Machined aluminum with matte black anodized finish, polycarbonate lens
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseIndoor And Most Outdoor Lighting
Professionals Needing Uv Light DetectionPolice OfficersSecurity OfficersAutomotive TechniciansHvac RepairmenGeneral Purpose And Distance Use
Common praise
Multiple Brightness Levels Including Red Light OptionsSolid Durability With Glass Breakers On BezelCompact And Lightweight For Easy EDC
Versatile Lighting Modes Including Uv And White LedsGood Runtime On Various ModesSolid Build Quality With Ipx4 Water Resistance And Impact ResistanceLightweight And Compact Design
Common complaints
Brightest White Mode Has Shorter Throw Distance Than Some CompetitorsRotating Collar Switch May Add Bulk
No Rechargeable Battery OptionHead And Body Diameters Not Specified
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