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Nitecore P12 vs SureFire Stiletto Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire Stiletto Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 66% 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 66% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Stiletto Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 194% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Stiletto Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Stiletto Pro 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 option for length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Stiletto Pro stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 16% 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$279Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
Length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
6400 cdHighest candela
5100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
160 m (525 ft)Highest
142 m (466 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
60 min
60 min
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 Li-ion / CR123A
Integrated lithium polymer rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum alloy
Mil-Spec hard-anodized aluminum body
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useIndoor and most outdoor lighting
Everyday carryTactical useSituational awareness with wide MaxVision Beam®
Common praise
Multiple brightness levels including red light optionsSolid durability with glass breakers on bezelCompact and lightweight for easy EDC
Compact and lightweightHigh lumen output for sizeWide flood beam for situational awarenessProgrammble output sequenceDurable and water resistant design
Common complaints
Brightest white mode has shorter throw distance than some competitorsRotating collar switch may add bulk
Relatively short runtime on highest outputPremium price point
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