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Nitecore MH12 Pro vs Nitecore P30

What MH12 Pro does better (2) and where P30 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore MH12 Pro
Nitecore · 2023MH12 Pro
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ $95
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Nitecore P30
Nitecore · 2022P30
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $95
8.4Brightness & throw6.8
9.4Battery & charging9.5
7.2Build & durability7.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is MH12 Pro better than P30?

  1. Maximum output3,300 lm vs 1,000 lm3.3×
  2. Battery capacity5,300 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+6%

Why is P30 better than MH12 Pro?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 618 m+24%
  2. Maximum runtime650 h vs 950 h+46%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore P30Nitecore P30≈ $958.9
Light output
Maximum output3,300 lm1,000 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m618 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XP-L HI
LED maker—Cree
Number of LEDs11
Colour temperature5,700K—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoCR123A
Number of batteries—2
Battery capacity5,300 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime650 h950 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
ColoursBlackBlack
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