Nitecore MH12 Pro vs Nitecore EDC35
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Quick take: The Nitecore EDC35 costs $0.04999999999999716 less; the Nitecore EDC35 is brighter (5,000 vs 3,300 lm); the Nitecore EDC35 throws farther (550m vs 505m); the Nitecore EDC35 runs longer on high (90 vs 2 hrs).
| Spec | Nitecore MH12 Pro | Nitecore EDC35 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $89.95 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Tactical | EDC |
| Lumens | 3,300 lm | 5,000 lm |
| Candela | 63,500 cd | 75,700 cd |
| Beam distance | 505m | 550m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 90 hrs (max) |
| Battery | 21700 | Built-in |
| LED | NiteLab UHi 40 | 9-core NiteLab UHi 40 MAX |
| Beam type | Balanced | Throw |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 4 Stepped + Search |
| UI | Simple | |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 3.9 oz | 6.0 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 1.0 in | 4.9 x 1.3 in |
| Warranty | 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