Nitecore MH12 Pro vs Fenix TK16 V2.0
Quick take: The Nitecore MH12 Pro costs $5 less; the Nitecore MH12 Pro is brighter (3,300 vs 3,100 lm); the Fenix TK16 V2.0 throws farther (375m vs 323m); the Nitecore MH12 Pro runs longer on high (2 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Nitecore MH12 Pro | Fenix TK16 V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 | $85 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Tactical | Tactical |
| Lumens | 3,300 lm | 3,100 lm |
| Candela | 26,000 cd | 35,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 323m | 375m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 1.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 18650 |
| LED | Luminus SFT-40 | Luminus SFT-40 |
| Beam type | Balanced | Throw |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Dual Switch |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 3.9 oz | 4.0 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 1.0 in | 5.5 x 1.3 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
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
Fenix TK16 V2.0
- ✓3,100 lumens with the reach to light open ground like a spotlight
- ✓Instant activation from off — a real tactical requirement
- ✓Ultra-clear glass lens and no play or creak in the construction
- ✓Smaller than expected for the output, and smaller than the TK22 UE
- ✓Impact rated to 1 m with USB rechargeable convenience
- ✗One of the heaviest lights in its class
- ✗Bulky and uncomfortable for small to medium hands
- ✗The head gets very hot on high or turbo
- ✗Threads aren't especially smooth from the factory
- ✗Weight makes it a poor choice for extended handheld use