Comparison Console
Nitecore P12 vs SureFire G2X Tactical
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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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
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 most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
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 heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% 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.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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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