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Nitecore MH12 Pro vs Olight Prowess

What MH12 Pro does better (2) and where Prowess wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore MH12 Pro
Nitecore · 2023MH12 Pro
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ $95
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Olight Prowess
Olight · 2024Prowess
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ $110
8.6Brightness & throw7.5
7.4Build & durability7.4

Why is MH12 Pro better than Prowess?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)505 m vs 245 m2.1×
  2. Battery capacity5,300 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+6%

Why is Prowess better than MH12 Pro?

  1. Maximum output3,300 lm vs 5,000 lm+52%
Specifications

Side by side

Olight ProwessOlight Prowess≈ $1109.2
Light output
Maximum output3,300 lm5,000 lm
Peak beam intensity63,760 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)505 m245 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 40—
LED makerNiteLab—
Number of LEDs110
Colour temperature5,700K—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,300 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime650 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—130 mm
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
ColoursBlack—
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