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Fenix PD35 V3.0 vs Nitecore MH12 V2.0

What PD35 V3.0 does better (2) and where MH12 V2.0 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35 V3.0
Fenix · 2021PD35 V3.0
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $75
vs
Nitecore MH12 V2.0
Nitecore · 2021MH12 V2.0
9.5Score
1 advantage≈ $80
Higher score
6.4Brightness & throw4.9
8.7Battery & charging9.8
9.0Build & durability9.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD35 V3.0MH12 V2.0
25.4 × 13422.825 × 158
PD35 V3.0MH12 V2.0Difference
Length / height134 mm158 mm−24 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm25 mm+0.4 mm
Weight84 g84 g=

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

Why is PD35 V3.0 better than MH12 V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m vs 202 m+77%
  2. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 1,200 lm+42%

Why is MH12 V2.0 better than PD35 V3.0?

  1. Maximum runtime230 h vs 1,500 h6.5×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 V3.0Fenix PD35 V3.0≈ $758.9
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity31,860 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m202 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs1—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime230 h1,500 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height134 mm158 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm25 mm
Body diameter / depth22.8 mm—
Weight84 g84 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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