Nitecore MH12 Pro vs Fenix PD35R ACE
Quick take: The Nitecore MH12 Pro costs $4.950000000000003 less; the Nitecore MH12 Pro is brighter (3,300 vs 2,000 lm); the Nitecore MH12 Pro throws farther (505m vs 380m); the Fenix PD35R ACE runs longer on high (720 vs 2 hrs).
| Spec | Nitecore MH12 Pro | Fenix PD35R ACE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $94.95 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Tactical | Tactical |
| Lumens | 3,300 lm | 2,000 lm |
| Candela | 63,500 cd | 36,100 cd |
| Beam distance | 505m | 380m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 720 hrs (max) |
| Battery | 21700 | 18650 |
| LED | NiteLab UHi 40 | Luminus SFT40 |
| Beam type | Balanced | Throw |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped + Strobe/SOS |
| UI | Simple | |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 3.9 oz | 5.1 oz (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 1.0 in | 5.5 x 1.0 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 5 Year |
What owners report
Nitecore MH12 Pro
- ✓Slim for a 21700 light, with good grip and controls
- ✓Eight levels from a 1-lumen ultra-low up to 3,300
- ✓Genuinely throwy beam — the reason to pick it over a flooder
- ✓USB-C charging and an IP68 rating
- ✓Interface reviewers rate highly
- ✗Greenish UHi 40 emitter with poor colour rendering — reds, browns and oranges blur together
- ✗Turbo lasts about 22 seconds before stepping down
- ✗Measured output falls short of the claimed figures
- ✗Sustained high output is limited
- ✗Only conditionally recommended by reviewers because of the tint