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Fenix E12 V3.0 vs Nitecore MH15

What E12 V3.0 does better (0) and where MH15 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E12 V3.0
Fenix · 2024E12 V3.0
5.6Score
0 advantages≈ $30
vs
Nitecore MH15
Nitecore · 2024MH15
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ $40
Higher score
2.3Brightness & throw6.1
9.4Build & durability9.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

E12 V3.0MH15
19.3 × 81.517.468 × 117
E12 V3.0MH15Difference
Length / height81.5 mm117 mm−35.5 mm
Head diameter / width19.3 mm68 mm−48.7 mm

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

Why is E12 V3.0 better than MH15?

E12 V3.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MH15 better than E12 V3.0?

  1. Maximum output200 lm vs 2,000 lm10×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E12 V3.0Fenix E12 V3.0≈ $305.6
Nitecore MH15Nitecore MH15≈ $409.0
Light output
Maximum output200 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity1,520 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)78 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—18
Colour temperature4,000K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAA—
Maximum runtime100 h—
RechargeableNoNo
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—200 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Can tail-standYes—
Size & weight
Length / height81.5 mm117 mm
Head diameter / width19.3 mm68 mm
Body diameter / depth17.4 mm—
Weight54 g—
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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