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Nitecore MH12 Pro vs Nitecore MH40 Pro

What MH12 Pro does better (1) and where MH40 Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore MH12 Pro
Nitecore · 2023MH12 Pro
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ $95
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Nitecore MH40 Pro
Nitecore · 2024MH40 Pro
7.4Score
3 advantages≈ $170
8.4Brightness & throw9.1
9.4Battery & charging8.1
7.2Build & durability4.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is MH12 Pro better than MH40 Pro?

  1. Maximum runtime650 h vs 62 h10.5×

Why is MH40 Pro better than MH12 Pro?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 1,300 m2.6×
  2. Battery capacity5,300 mAh vs 10,000 mAh+89%
  3. Maximum output3,300 lm vs 3,500 lm+6%
Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output3,300 lm3,500 lm
Peak beam intensity—422,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m1,300 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 40 MAX
LED maker—NiteLab
Number of LEDs1—
Colour temperature5,700K—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,300 mAh10,000 mAh
Maximum runtime650 h62 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
Switch—Remote pressure switch
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
ColoursBlack—
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