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Nitecore P12 vs SureFire X400 Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 88% 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. SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 741% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra 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 runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 4% 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$799Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)
142 g (5.01 oz)
Length
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
94 mm (3.70 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
6400 cdLowest candela
11300 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
160 m (525 ft)Lowest
213 m (699 ft)Highest
Max runtime
60 minShortest runtime
75 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 Li-ion / CR123A
2 x CR123A
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Unknown
IP rating
Unknown
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum alloy
Mil-Spec hard-anodized aerospace aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useIndoor and most outdoor lighting
Weapon-mounted tactical illumination and aimingLaw enforcementMilitaryHome defenseSelf-defense applications
Common praise
Multiple brightness levels including red light optionsSolid durability with glass breakers on bezelCompact and lightweight for easy EDC
High output 1000 lumens with smooth hybrid beam profileHighly visible laser (red or green) that rarely needs re-zeroingDurable Mil-Spec hard-anodized aluminum constructionAmbidextrous, intuitive switchingReliable zero retention and rugged design
Common complaints
Brightest white mode has shorter throw distance than some competitorsRotating collar switch may add bulk
High retail priceLaser brightness might not be intense enough for some usersActivation switch could feel less tactileSome bulkiness for concealed carry
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