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Nitecore E4K vs Nitecore MH12 Pro

What E4K does better (2) and where MH12 Pro wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore E4K
Nitecore · 2021E4K
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ $95
vs
Nitecore MH12 Pro
Nitecore · 2023MH12 Pro
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ $95
Higher score
7.0Brightness & throw8.6
9.7Battery & charging9.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is E4K better than MH12 Pro?

  1. Maximum output4,400 lm vs 3,300 lm+33%
  2. Maximum runtime700 h vs 650 h+8%

Why is MH12 Pro better than E4K?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)211 m vs 505 m2.4×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore E4KNitecore E4K≈ $959.2
Light output
Maximum output4,400 lm3,300 lm
Peak beam intensity—63,760 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)211 m505 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 40
LED maker—NiteLab
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature—5,700K
Battery & charging
BatteryCR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—5,300 mAh
Maximum runtime700 h650 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height118 mm—
Head diameter / width29 mm—
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Colours—Black
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