Nitecore EDC27 UHi vs Nitecore MH12 Pro size comparison
The Nitecore MH12 Pro is 3 mm (0.12 in) longer than the Nitecore EDC27 UHi, and 4.6 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed (battery unspecified) vs with battery), so compare them with care.
The Nitecore MH12 Pro is 3 mm (0.12 in) longer than the Nitecore EDC27 UHi, and 4.6 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed (battery unspecified) vs with battery), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Nitecore EDC27 UHi Check price ↗ | Nitecore MH12 Pro Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 135.4 mm (5.33 in) | 138.4 mm (5.45 in)+3 mm |
| Head / width | 31.5 mm (1.24 in) | 26.9 mm (1.06 in)−4.6 mm |
| Body | — | 25.9 mm (1.02 in) |
| Thickness | 22.1 mm (0.87 in) | — |
| Weight | 122 g with battery | 82 g listed (battery unspecified) |
| Battery | Built-in | 21700 |
| Max output | 3,100 lm | 3,300 lm |
| Throw | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Source | nitecorestore.com sourced Listed L-5.33" x W-1.24" x H-0.87", 4.3 oz; converted from inches | 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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EDC27 UHi vs MH12 Pro: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore EDC27 UHi is the shorter light: 135.4 mm (5.33 in) against 138.4 mm (5.45 in), a difference of 3 mm (2%). At its widest point the Nitecore MH12 Pro is 4.6 mm slimmer (26.9 vs 31.5 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore EDC27 UHi: 122 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 3,100 lm for the Nitecore EDC27 UHi, 6% more.
Battery
The Nitecore EDC27 UHi runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Nitecore MH12 Pro runs on a removable 21700 battery. Only the Nitecore MH12 Pro lets you swap in a charged spare.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Nitecore EDC27 UHi if you want a shorter light (3 mm shorter) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the Nitecore MH12 Pro if you want a slimmer profile (4.6 mm narrower) and a removable cell you can swap. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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EDC27 UHi vs MH12 Pro FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore EDC27 UHi or the Nitecore MH12 Pro?
The Nitecore EDC27 UHi is the shorter light: 135.4 mm (5.33 in) against 138.4 mm (5.45 in), a difference of 3 mm (2%). At its widest point the Nitecore MH12 Pro is 4.6 mm slimmer (26.9 vs 31.5 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore EDC27 UHi: 122 g with battery; Nitecore MH12 Pro: 82 g listed (battery unspecified)), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Nitecore EDC27 UHi or the Nitecore MH12 Pro?
The Nitecore MH12 Pro is rated brighter: 3,300 lm maximum vs 3,100 lm for the Nitecore EDC27 UHi, 6% more.
Do the Nitecore EDC27 UHi and Nitecore MH12 Pro use the same battery?
The Nitecore EDC27 UHi runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Nitecore MH12 Pro runs on a removable 21700 battery. Only the Nitecore MH12 Pro lets you swap in a charged spare.