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Nitecore MH12 V2.0 vs Nitecore MH25 V2.0

What MH12 V2.0 does better (1) and where MH25 V2.0 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore MH12 V2.0
Nitecore · 2021MH12 V2.0
9.5Score
1 advantage≈ $80
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Nitecore MH25 V2.0
Nitecore · 2022MH25 V2.0
7.9Score
2 advantages≈ $90
5.2Brightness & throw7.0
9.8Battery & charging9.8
9.6Build & durability4.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

MH12 V2.0MH25 V2.0
25 × 15840 × 157
MH12 V2.0MH25 V2.0Difference
Length / height158 mm157 mm+1 mm
Head diameter / width25 mm40 mm−15 mm
Weight84 g137 g−53 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is MH12 V2.0 better than MH25 V2.0?

  1. Weight84 g vs 137 g+63%

Why is MH25 V2.0 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

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,300 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)202 m475 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XM-L
LED maker—Cree
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime1,500 h1,500 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height158 mm157 mm
Head diameter / width25 mm40 mm
Weight84 g137 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Colours—Black
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