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Loop Gear SK05 Pro vs Nitecore MH12 Pro

What SK05 Pro does better (1) and where MH12 Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Loop Gear SK05 Pro
Loop Gear · 2024SK05 Pro
9.6Score
1 advantage≈ $95
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Nitecore MH12 Pro
Nitecore · 2023MH12 Pro
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ $95
8.1Brightness & throw8.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is SK05 Pro better than MH12 Pro?

  1. Maximum output4,360 lm vs 3,300 lm+32%

Why is MH12 Pro better than SK05 Pro?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)405 m vs 505 m+25%
  2. Peak beam intensity41,010 cd vs 63,760 cd+55%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output4,360 lm3,300 lm
Peak beam intensity41,010 cd63,760 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)405 m505 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 40
LED maker—NiteLab
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature—5,700K
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—5,300 mAh
Maximum runtime—650 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Power bank functionYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Modes & features
Brightness levels7—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Colours—Black
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