Comparison Console
Nitecore P12 vs Streamlight Wedge XT
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 160% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 160% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% 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$98.99Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
74.3 g (2.62 oz)Lightest
Length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
6400 cdHighest candela
1900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
160 m (525 ft)Highest
87 m (285 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
60 minShortest runtime
120 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 Li-ion / CR123A
Lithium Polymer Cell
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aluminum alloy
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useIndoor and most outdoor lighting
Everyday carryTactical useProfessional useLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Common praise
Multiple brightness levels including red light optionsSolid durability with glass breakers on bezelCompact and lightweight for easy EDC
Compact and ergonomic designDurable anodized aluminum housingWaterproof and impact resistantGood runtime and brightness balanceEasy one-handed operationProgrammable modes and battery status indicator
Common complaints
Brightest white mode has shorter throw distance than some competitorsRotating collar switch may add bulk
None noted in provided sources
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