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Nitecore MH12S vs Nitecore EDC17
Nitecore MH12S ($95) vs Nitecore EDC17 ($94.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Nitecore MH12S | Nitecore EDC17 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $95 | $94.95 |
| Weight | 120g | 106g |
| Max Output | 1800 lumens | — |
| Throw | 250m | 230 m |
| Charging | USB-C | — |
| Battery | 18650 | Built-in 1,500mAh Li-ion, USB-C |
| Output | — | 1,500 lumens (white LED) |
| Size | — | 123 x 32 x 16 mm |
| Extras | — | UV light and green laser |
| Weight | — | 106g (3.74 oz, Nitecore product page) |
Pros & Cons
Nitecore MH12S
- USB-C
- Metal clip
- 1800 lumens
- Cold white tint
- Tactical only UI
Nitecore EDC17
- Flat 16 mm body that pocket-clips like a pen
- 1,500 lumens and 230 m of throw
- UV light and green laser in the same body
- 106 g with the battery inside
- $94.95, well above a plain EDC flashlight
- Built-in battery, so no swapping a spare
- A laser pointer is a feature many carriers never use
Nitecore EDC17 is the better value at $94.95. Both are part of our curated flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.