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Nitecore P12 vs SureFire G2X Tactical

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Nitecore P12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Nitecore P12 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Nitecore P12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore P12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Nitecore P12 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 30% 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.

Nitecore P12 — Beam distance: 160 m (525 ft)Nitecore P12 — Max candela: 6400 cdNitecore P12 — Weight: 142 g (5.01 oz)Nitecore P12 — Length: 98 mm (3.86 in)Nitecore P12 — Retail price: US$95Nitecore P12 — Max lumens: 1300 lmSureFire G2X Tactical — Beam distance: 248 m (814 ft)SureFire G2X Tactical — Max candela: 26293 cdSureFire G2X Tactical — Weight: 150 g (5.29 oz)SureFire G2X Tactical — Length: 127 mm (5.00 in)SureFire G2X Tactical — Retail price: US$80SureFire G2X Tactical — Max lumens: 600 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$95Most expensive
US$80Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
150 g (5.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
6400 cdLowest candela
26293 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
160 m (525 ft)Lowest
248 m (814 ft)Highest
Max runtime
60 min
60 min
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 Li-ion / CR123A
2 x CR123A
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
Unknown
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy
Nitrolon body with aluminum head
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useIndoor and most outdoor lighting
Tactical useDuty carryEveryday carry (EDC)Rugged reliable light for tough conditions
Common praise
Multiple brightness levels including red light optionsSolid durability with glass breakers on bezelCompact and lightweight for easy EDC
Rugged and virtually indestructible constructionBright 600 lumens output sufficient for tactical useDual output modes for versatilityCompact size relative to power
Common complaints
Brightest white mode has shorter throw distance than some competitorsRotating collar switch may add bulk
Not rechargeableModerate weight compared to ultra-compact modelsLimited runtime on high output

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