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Nitecore MH10 V2.0 vs Nitecore MH12 V2.0

What MH10 V2.0 does better (2) and where MH12 V2.0 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore MH10 V2.0
Nitecore · 2021MH10 V2.0
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ $75
vs
Nitecore MH12 V2.0
Nitecore · 2021MH12 V2.0
9.5Score
2 advantages≈ $80
Higher score
4.9Brightness & throw4.9
9.7Battery & charging9.8
8.7Build & durability9.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

MH10 V2.0MH12 V2.0
25 × 13025 × 158
MH10 V2.0MH12 V2.0Difference
Length / height130 mm158 mm−28 mm
Head diameter / width25 mm25 mm=
Weight75 g84 g−9 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is MH10 V2.0 better than MH12 V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)232 m vs 202 m+15%
  2. Weight75 g vs 84 g+12%

Why is MH12 V2.0 better than MH10 V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime520 h vs 1,500 h2.9×
  2. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 1,200 lm+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,200 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)232 m202 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime520 h1,500 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height130 mm158 mm
Head diameter / width25 mm25 mm
Weight75 g84 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
ColoursBlack—
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