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Nitecore MH12 V2.0 vs Nitecore MH25 V2

What MH12 V2.0 does better (0) and where MH25 V2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore MH12 V2.0
Nitecore · 2021MH12 V2.0
9.5Score
0 advantages≈ $80
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Nitecore MH25 V2
Nitecore · 2021MH25 V2
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ $90
5.2Brightness & throw7.2
9.8Battery & charging9.1
9.6Build & durability5.4

Why is MH12 V2.0 better than MH25 V2?

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

Why is MH25 V2 better than MH12 V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)202 m vs 475 m2.4×
  2. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,300 lm+8%
Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity—56,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)202 m475 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime1,500 h1,500 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height158 mm—
Head diameter / width25 mm—
Weight84 g—
Modes & features
Switch—Side switch
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
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