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Fenix PD35 V2.0 vs Nitecore MH12 V2.0

What PD35 V2.0 does better (1) and where MH12 V2.0 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35 V2.0
Fenix · 2018PD35 V2.0
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ $70
vs
Nitecore MH12 V2.0
Nitecore · 2021MH12 V2.0
9.5Score
3 advantages≈ $80
Higher score
5.1Brightness & throw5.2
9.6Battery & charging9.8
8.8Build & durability9.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD35 V2.0MH12 V2.0
25.4 × 1382325 × 158
PD35 V2.0MH12 V2.0Difference
Length / height138 mm158 mm−20 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm25 mm+0.4 mm
Weight88 g84 g+4 g

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

Why is PD35 V2.0 better than MH12 V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m vs 202 m+24%

Why is MH12 V2.0 better than PD35 V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime430 h vs 1,500 h3.5×
  2. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 1,200 lm+20%
  3. Weight88 g vs 84 g+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 V2.0Fenix PD35 V2.0≈ $708.7
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity15,620 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m202 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-L HI—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime430 h1,500 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height138 mm158 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm25 mm
Body diameter / depth23 mm—
Weight88 g84 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYes—
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