Fenix PD36R PRO vs Nitecore MH12 Pro size comparison
The Nitecore MH12 Pro is 7.4 mm (0.29 in) shorter than the Fenix PD36R PRO, with about the same max diameter/width. Weights are published on different bases (listed (battery unspecified) vs with battery), so compare them with care.
The Nitecore MH12 Pro is 7.4 mm (0.29 in) shorter than the Fenix PD36R PRO, with about the same max diameter/width. Weights are published on different bases (listed (battery unspecified) vs with battery), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Fenix PD36R PRO Check price ↗ | Nitecore MH12 Pro Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 145.8 mm (5.74 in) | 138.4 mm (5.45 in)−7.4 mm |
| Head / width | 26.5 mm (1.04 in) | 26.9 mm (1.06 in)+0.4 mm |
| Body | 25.7 mm (1.01 in) | 25.9 mm (1.02 in)+0.2 mm |
| Weight | 169 g with battery | 82 g listed (battery unspecified) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| Max output | 2,800 lm | 3,300 lm |
| Throw | 380 m | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | nitecorestore.com sourced Listed L-5.45" x W-1.02" x H-1.06" (head 1.06", body 1.02"), 2.89 oz; converted |
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PD36R PRO vs MH12 Pro: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore MH12 Pro is the shorter light: 138.4 mm (5.45 in) against 145.8 mm (5.74 in), a difference of 7.4 mm (5%). At their widest points they are about the same (26.5 vs 26.9 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix PD36R PRO: 169 g with battery; Nitecore MH12 Pro: 82 g listed (battery unspecified)), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore MH12 Pro is rated brighter: 3,300 lm maximum vs 2,800 lm for the Fenix PD36R PRO, 18% more.
Battery
Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Nitecore MH12 Pro if you want a shorter light (7.4 mm shorter) and more output (3,300 lm vs 2,800 lm). On the specs we track, the Nitecore MH12 Pro is ahead or level everywhere; the Fenix PD36R PRO makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
Check price ↗ Fenix PD36R PRO Check price ↗ Nitecore MH12 Pro
PD36R PRO vs MH12 Pro FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix PD36R PRO or the Nitecore MH12 Pro?
The Nitecore MH12 Pro is the shorter light: 138.4 mm (5.45 in) against 145.8 mm (5.74 in), a difference of 7.4 mm (5%). At their widest points they are about the same (26.5 vs 26.9 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix PD36R PRO: 169 g with battery; Nitecore MH12 Pro: 82 g listed (battery unspecified)), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Fenix PD36R PRO or the Nitecore MH12 Pro?
The Nitecore MH12 Pro is rated brighter: 3,300 lm maximum vs 2,800 lm for the Fenix PD36R PRO, 18% more.
Do the Fenix PD36R PRO and Nitecore MH12 Pro use the same battery?
Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.