Nitecore MH12 Pro vs Fenix TK22 V2.0
Quick take: The Nitecore MH12 Pro is brighter (3,300 vs 1,600 lm); the Fenix TK22 V2.0 throws farther (405m vs 323m); the Fenix TK22 V2.0 runs longer on high (2.5 vs 2 hrs).
| Spec | Nitecore MH12 Pro | Fenix TK22 V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 | $80 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Tactical | Tactical |
| Lumens | 3,300 lm | 1,600 lm |
| Candela | 26,000 cd | 43,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 323m | 405m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 2.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | Luminus SFT-40 | Luminus SFT-40 |
| Beam type | Balanced | Throw |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 4 Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Dual Switch |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 3.9 oz | 4.2 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 1.0 in | 6.3 x 1.0 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 TK22 V2.0
- ✓1,600 lumens with 406 m of throw from a 21700
- ✓IP68 rated with overheat protection and a low-voltage indicator
- ✓Aluminium body handles heat well, holding brightness
- ✓Medium size and light for a tactical 21700 light
- ✓Well-made, with smooth lightly lubricated threads
- ✗No battery or charger included, and no onboard USB charging
- ✗Can't select turbo or moonlight directly from off
- ✗No momentary turbo
- ✗Warm to the touch at the highest setting
- ✗Needs a dedicated 21700 charger you may not own