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Acebeam L16 2.0 vs Nitecore MH12 Pro

What L16 2.0 does better (0) and where MH12 Pro wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L16 2.0
Acebeam · 2024L16 2.0
0 advantages≈ $110
vs
Nitecore MH12 Pro
Nitecore · 2023MH12 Pro
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ $95
Higher score
7.8Brightness & throw8.4

Why is L16 2.0 better than MH12 Pro?

L16 2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MH12 Pro better than L16 2.0?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 3,300 lm+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm3,300 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—500 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-42R—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature—5,700K
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—5,300 mAh
Maximum runtime—650 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Colours—Black
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