Comparison Console
Nitecore P12GTS vs Streamlight Wedge XT
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 260% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 260% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 12400% 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$98.99Cheapest
Weight
99 g (3.49 oz)Heaviest
74.3 g (2.62 oz)Lightest
Length
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
12760 cdHighest candela
1900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
226 m (741 ft)Highest
87 m (285 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
15000 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion (high drain recommended) or 2 x CR123A batteries
Lithium Polymer Cell
Charging type
Micro-USB charging via tailcap port
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useSearch and rescueLaw enforcementHuntingOutdoor and long-range searching
Everyday carryTactical useProfessional useLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
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
Compact and ergonomic designDurable anodized aluminum housingWaterproof and impact resistantGood runtime and brightness balanceEasy one-handed operationProgrammable modes and battery status indicator
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
None noted in provided sources
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