Nitecore MH12 Pro vs Nitecore P20i
Quick take: The Nitecore MH12 Pro is brighter (3,300 vs 1,800 lm); the Nitecore MH12 Pro throws farther (505m vs 340m).
| Spec | Nitecore MH12 Pro | Nitecore P20i |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $90 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Tactical | Tactical |
| Lumens | 3,300 lm | 1,800 lm |
| Candela | 63,500 cd | 29,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 505m | 340m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 2 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | NiteLab UHi 40 | Luminus SST-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 | 3.6 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 1.0 in | 5.5 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
Nitecore P20i
- ✓1,800 lumens with 344 m of throw — genuine reach for a duty light
- ✓IP68 to two metres and rated for a 1 m drop
- ✓Well-proportioned body with natural grip from the wider head and tail
- ✓Included NTH20 holster fits a wide belt range and MOLLE
- ✓USB-C charging with Power Delivery support
- ✗Only takes CR123A pairs or Nitecore's proprietary i-series 21700
- ✗The proprietary cell can only be charged inside the light
- ✗The pocket clip's bend radius doesn't suit a light this thick
- ✗Cool 6500K SST-40 with low colour rendering
- ✗Three levels plus strobe is a thin mode set for the price