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Nitecore P12GTS vs Nitecore P16
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 108% 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$100Most expensive
US$70Cheapest
Weight
99 g (3.49 oz)Lightest
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Length
146 mm (5.75 in)Shortest
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
960 lmLowest output
Max candela
12760 cdLowest candela
20900 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
226 m (741 ft)Lowest
289 m (948 ft)Highest
Max runtime
15000 minShortest runtime
31200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion (high drain recommended) or 2 x CR123A batteries
1x18650 or 2xCR123
Charging type
Micro-USB charging via tailcap port
USB-C (via Nitecore NL1826R battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useSearch and rescueLaw enforcementHuntingOutdoor and long-range searching
EDCTactical useOutdoorWork-related flashlight use
Common praise
High maximum output of 1800 lumensLong maximum runtime up to 250 hours on lowest modeDurable aero grade aluminum alloy construction with IPX8 waterproof ratingDual mechanical tail and metal side switches allowing versatile controlIntegrated micro-USB charging port with waterproof coverStable regulated output with advanced temperature regulationPower indicator shows remaining battery voltage
High brightness with a maximum of 960 lumensLong beam distance (~289 meters)Durable build with good impact and water resistanceUseful side switch and tactical tail switch interfacePower indicator display for battery level and voltageIncludes intelligent memory to store preferred brightness settingConvenient USB-C rechargeable battery available
Common complaints
Charging port cover not very tight, may come off easilyTailcap threads unanodized preventing mechanical lockoutPocket clip only for bezel-down carry and protrudes noticeably
Not suitable for search and rescue due to lockout feature causing the light to shut off if caps loosenedLight may fail to turn on if head is slightly loosenedRough coating/texture not attractiveTail standing lamp feature may not be tactical in some scenarios
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