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Imalent BL50 vs Nitecore MH12 Pro

What BL50 does better (1) and where MH12 Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Imalent BL50
Imalent · 2023BL50
1 advantage≈ $70
vs
Nitecore MH12 Pro
Nitecore · 2023MH12 Pro
9.2Score
0 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
8.5Brightness & throw8.4

Why is BL50 better than MH12 Pro?

  1. Maximum output3,600 lm vs 3,300 lm+9%

Why is MH12 Pro better than BL50?

MH12 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output3,600 lm3,300 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—500 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP50.3 HI—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature—5,700K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—5,300 mAh
Maximum runtime—650 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
UV lightYes—
Colours—Black
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