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Acebeam L18 vs Nitecore MH12 V2.0
What L18 does better (2) and where MH12 V2.0 wins (0) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
L18MH12 V2.0
| L18 | MH12 V2.0 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 154 mm | 158 mm | −4 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 52.2 mm | 25 mm | +27.2 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is L18 better than MH12 V2.0?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,000 m vs 202 m5×
- Maximum output1,500 lm vs 1,200 lm+25%
Why is MH12 V2.0 better than L18?
MH12 V2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,500 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 250,000 cd | — |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 1,000 m | 202 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | — | Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po |
| Maximum runtime | — | 1,500 h |
| Rechargeable | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Body material | — | Aluminium |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 154 mm | 158 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 52.2 mm | 25 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 25.4 mm | — |
| Weight | — | 84 g |









