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Nitecore LR70 vs Nitecore MH12 Pro

What LR70 does better (1) and where MH12 Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore LR70
Nitecore · 2023LR70
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ $80
vs
Nitecore MH12 Pro
Nitecore · 2023MH12 Pro
9.2Score
3 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
8.2Brightness & throw8.6
9.5Battery & charging9.3
4.4Build & durability7.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is LR70 better than MH12 Pro?

  1. Battery capacity10,000 mAh vs 5,300 mAh+89%

Why is MH12 Pro better than LR70?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 3,300 lm+10%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
  3. Maximum runtime600 h vs 650 h+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore LR70Nitecore LR70≈ $808.2
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm3,300 lm
Peak beam intensity—63,760 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—505 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 capacity10,000 mAh5,300 mAh
Maximum runtime600 h650 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Power bank functionYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYes—
Colours—Black
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