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Nitecore MH12S vs Nitecore P30i

Nitecore MH12S ($95) vs Nitecore P30i ($139.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right flashlight.

Nitecore MH12S
Nitecore
MH12S
$95
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Nitecore P30i
Nitecore
P30i
$139.95
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Spec-by-spec
SpecNitecore MH12SNitecore P30i
Price$95$139.95
Weight120g255.5g
Max Output1800 lumens—
Throw250m—
ChargingUSB-C—
Battery186501x 21700i (included) or 2x CR123/RCR123
Material—Aluminum alloy, HA III hard-anodized
Output—2000lm max
Weight—255.5g (Nitecore published)
Weight basis—Not stated on page
Pros & Cons

Nitecore MH12S

  • USB-C
  • Metal clip
  • 1800 lumens
  • Cold white tint
  • Tactical only UI

Nitecore P30i

  • Cell and CR123 magazine in the box
  • Aluminum body with HA III finish
  • 2,000 lm output
  • 255.5 g is heavy for pocket carry
  • Page does not say if weight includes the cell
Nitecore MH12S is the better value at $95. Both are part of our curated flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.
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