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Fenix PD35R vs Nitecore MH12 Pro

What PD35R does better (0) and where MH12 Pro wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35R
Fenix · 2023PD35R
7.7Score
0 advantages≈ $90
vs
Nitecore MH12 Pro
Nitecore · 2023MH12 Pro
9.2Score
5 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
6.6Brightness & throw8.6
6.9Battery & charging9.3
6.9Build & durability7.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD35R better than MH12 Pro?

PD35R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MH12 Pro better than PD35R?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 3,300 lm+94%
  2. Maximum runtime100 h vs 650 h6.5×
  3. Peak beam intensity31,150 cd vs 63,760 cd2×
  4. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)353 m vs 505 m+43%
  5. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 5,300 mAh+56%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35RFenix PD35R≈ $907.7
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm3,300 lm
Peak beam intensity31,150 cd63,760 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)353 m505 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40NiteLab UHi 40
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature6,500K5,700K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries2—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh5,300 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h650 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height136 mm—
Head diameter / width25.4 mm—
Body diameter / depth23.2 mm—
Weight140 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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