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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.

Acebeam L18
Acebeam · 2021L18
2 advantages≈ $90
vs
Nitecore MH12 V2.0
Nitecore · 2021MH12 V2.0
9.4Score
0 advantages≈ $80
Higher score
8.1Brightness & throw4.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

L18MH12 V2.0
52.2 × 15425.425 × 158
L18MH12 V2.0Difference
Length / height154 mm158 mm−4 mm
Head diameter / width52.2 mm25 mm+27.2 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is L18 better than MH12 V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,000 m vs 202 m5×
  2. 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 output1,500 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity250,000 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,000 m202 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime—1,500 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height154 mm158 mm
Head diameter / width52.2 mm25 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight—84 g
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