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Fenix UC35 V2.0 vs Nitecore MH12 V2.0

What UC35 V2.0 does better (1) and where MH12 V2.0 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix UC35 V2.0
Fenix · 2018UC35 V2.0
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ $90
vs
Nitecore MH12 V2.0
Nitecore · 2021MH12 V2.0
9.5Score
3 advantages≈ $80
Higher score
5.3Brightness & throw5.2
6.2Battery & charging9.8
8.8Build & durability9.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

UC35 V2.0MH12 V2.0
25.4 × 14023.525 × 158
UC35 V2.0MH12 V2.0Difference
Length / height140 mm158 mm−18 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 UC35 V2.0 better than MH12 V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)266 m vs 202 m+32%

Why is MH12 V2.0 better than UC35 V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime750 h vs 1,500 h2×
  2. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 1,200 lm+20%
  3. Weight88 g vs 84 g+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix UC35 V2.0Fenix UC35 V2.0≈ $907.2
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity17,690 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)266 m202 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-L HI—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature5,700K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A, AAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime750 h1,500 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height140 mm158 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm25 mm
Body diameter / depth23.5 mm—
Weight88 g84 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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