Nitecore MH12 Pro vs Nitecore EDC23
Quick take: The Nitecore EDC23 costs $5 less; the Nitecore MH12 Pro is brighter (3,300 vs 2,500 lm); the Nitecore MH12 Pro throws farther (323m vs 280m); the Nitecore MH12 Pro runs longer on high (2 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Nitecore MH12 Pro | Nitecore EDC23 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 | $75 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Tactical | EDC |
| Lumens | 3,300 lm | 2,500 lm |
| Candela | 26,000 cd | 20,720 cd |
| Beam distance | 323m | 280m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 1.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | Built-in |
| LED | Luminus SFT-40 | NiteLab UHi 25 |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Dual Switch |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| CRI | 70 | 65 |
| Weight | 3.9 oz | 3.6 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 1.0 in | 4.0 x 1.2 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 2 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
Nitecore EDC23
- ✓Measured peak intensity above the claim — 24,464 cd and 313 m of real throw
- ✓OLED readout showing output and remaining charge
- ✓Flat slab shape carries far better than a tube light
- ✓Dual rear e-switches with instant turbo and strobe access
- ✓Around 1 hour 37 minutes on high from a small internal cell
- ✗Internal 1,500mAh cell can't be swapped — the light is finite
- ✗Turbo is limited to ten seconds
- ✗IP54 is splash resistance only, not weatherproofing
- ✗About 64 CRI — poor colour rendering
- ✗Two years of warranty, reflecting the built-in battery