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Acebeam L17 vs Nitecore MH12 V2.0

What L17 does better (1) and where MH12 V2.0 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L17
Acebeam · 2021L17
1 advantage≈ $75
vs
Nitecore MH12 V2.0
Nitecore · 2021MH12 V2.0
9.4Score
0 advantages≈ $80
Higher score
5.5Brightness & throw4.7

Why is L17 better than MH12 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 1,200 lm+17%

Why is MH12 V2.0 better than L17?

MH12 V2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm1,200 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—202 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerOsram—
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime—1,500 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height140.5 mm158 mm
Head diameter / width—25 mm
Weight—84 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
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