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Nitecore MH12 Pro vs Nitecore MH25 V2.0

What MH12 Pro does better (3) and where MH25 V2.0 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore MH12 Pro
Nitecore · 2023MH12 Pro
9.2Score
3 advantages≈ $95
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Nitecore MH25 V2.0
Nitecore · 2022MH25 V2.0
7.9Score
1 advantage≈ $90
8.6Brightness & throw7.0
9.3Battery & charging9.8
7.4Build & durability4.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is MH12 Pro better than MH25 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output3,300 lm vs 1,300 lm2.5×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)505 m vs 475 m+6%

Why is MH25 V2.0 better than MH12 Pro?

  1. Maximum runtime650 h vs 1,500 h2.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output3,300 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity63,760 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)505 m475 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 40Cree XM-L
LED makerNiteLabCree
Number of LEDs1—
Colour temperature5,700K—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity5,300 mAh—
Maximum runtime650 h1,500 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—157 mm
Head diameter / width—40 mm
Weight—137 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
ColoursBlackBlack
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