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Acebeam P18 vs Nitecore MH12 Pro

What P18 does better (1) and where MH12 Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam P18
Acebeam · 2022P18
9.7Score
1 advantage≈ $130
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Nitecore MH12 Pro
Nitecore · 2023MH12 Pro
9.2Score
0 advantages≈ $95
9.2Brightness & throw8.6
7.1Build & durability7.4

Why is P18 better than MH12 Pro?

  1. Maximum output5,000 lm vs 3,300 lm+52%

Why is MH12 Pro better than P18?

MH12 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Acebeam P18Acebeam P18≈ $1309.7
Light output
Maximum output5,000 lm3,300 lm
Peak beam intensity—63,760 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—505 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 40
LED maker—NiteLab
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 charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height144.9 mm—
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Colours—Black
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