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Nitecore MH10 V2 vs Nitecore MH12 V2.0

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

Nitecore MH10 V2
Nitecore · 2020MH10 V2
7.4Score
0 advantages≈ $65
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Nitecore MH12 V2.0
Nitecore · 2021MH12 V2.0
9.5Score
0 advantages≈ $80
Higher score
4.6Brightness & throw5.2
8.6Battery & charging9.8
8.2Build & durability9.6

Why is MH10 V2 better than MH12 V2.0?

MH10 V2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MH12 V2.0 better than MH10 V2?

MH12 V2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity10,100 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)201 m202 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity4,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime1,488 h1,500 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX8—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height—158 mm
Head diameter / width—25 mm
Weight—84 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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