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Nitecore P12 vs SureFire XVL2
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 cheapest option for retail price, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 225% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire XVL2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1604% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 225% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 29% 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$1619Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)
142 g (5.01 oz)
Length
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
6400 cdHighest candela
820 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
160 m (525 ft)Highest
54 m (177 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
60 minShortest runtime
90 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 Li-ion / CR123A
1x CR123A lithium battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
Unknown
IPX8 (66 feet, 2 hours)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum alloy
Aluminum, Mil-Spec Hard-Anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useIndoor and most outdoor lighting
Handgun and carbine weapon mountingTactical use in low-light and infrared environments
Common praise
Multiple brightness levels including red light optionsSolid durability with glass breakers on bezelCompact and lightweight for easy EDC
Durable mil-spec aluminum constructionVersatile multi-spectrum lighting and laser optionsCompact size and lightweight designIPX8 waterproof ratingAmbidextrous switching for tactical use
Common complaints
Brightest white mode has shorter throw distance than some competitorsRotating collar switch may add bulk
High retail priceShort runtime on white light mode (1.5 hours)Non-rechargeable battery requirement (uses disposable CR123A)
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