Nitecore MH12 Pro vs Olight Warrior Ultra size comparison

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The Olight Warrior Ultra is 1.6 mm (0.06 in) longer than the Nitecore MH12 Pro, and 2.1 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs listed (battery unspecified)), so compare them with care.

Nitecore MH12 Pro · 138.4 mmOlight Warrior Ultra · 140 mm

The Olight Warrior Ultra is 1.6 mm (0.06 in) longer than the Nitecore MH12 Pro, and 2.1 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs listed (battery unspecified)), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Nitecore MH12 Pro
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Olight Warrior Ultra
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Length138.4 mm (5.45 in)140 mm (5.51 in)+1.6 mm
Head / width26.9 mm (1.06 in)29 mm (1.14 in)+2.1 mm
Body25.9 mm (1.02 in)29 mm (1.14 in)+3.1 mm
Weight82 g listed (battery unspecified)178 g with battery
Battery2170021700
Max output3,300 lm2,500 lm
Throw—320 m
TypeEDCEDC
Price$89.95 at nitecorestore.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$139.99 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
Sourcenitecorestore.com sourced
Listed L-5.45" x W-1.02" x H-1.06" (head 1.06", body 1.02"), 2.89 oz; converted
olight.com sourced
Only body diameter listed

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MH12 Pro vs Warrior Ultra: how they differ

Size and weight

The Nitecore MH12 Pro is the shorter light: 138.4 mm (5.45 in) against 140 mm (5.51 in), a difference of 1.6 mm (1%). At its widest point the Nitecore MH12 Pro is 2.1 mm slimmer (26.9 vs 29 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore MH12 Pro: 82 g listed (battery unspecified); Olight Warrior Ultra: 178 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Nitecore MH12 Pro is rated brighter: 3,300 lm maximum vs 2,500 lm for the Olight Warrior Ultra, 32% more.

Battery

Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore MH12 Pro was $89.95 at nitecorestore.com and the Olight Warrior Ultra $139.99 at olight.com, so the Nitecore MH12 Pro cost $50.04 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

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 slimmer profile (2.1 mm narrower) and more output (3,300 lm vs 2,500 lm). On the specs we track, the Nitecore MH12 Pro is ahead or level everywhere; the Olight Warrior Ultra 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.

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MH12 Pro vs Warrior Ultra FAQ

Which is smaller, the Nitecore MH12 Pro or the Olight Warrior Ultra?

The Nitecore MH12 Pro is the shorter light: 138.4 mm (5.45 in) against 140 mm (5.51 in), a difference of 1.6 mm (1%). At its widest point the Nitecore MH12 Pro is 2.1 mm slimmer (26.9 vs 29 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore MH12 Pro: 82 g listed (battery unspecified); Olight Warrior Ultra: 178 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Nitecore MH12 Pro or the Olight Warrior Ultra?

The Nitecore MH12 Pro is rated brighter: 3,300 lm maximum vs 2,500 lm for the Olight Warrior Ultra, 32% more.

Which is cheaper, the Nitecore MH12 Pro or the Olight Warrior Ultra?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore MH12 Pro was $89.95 at nitecorestore.com and the Olight Warrior Ultra $139.99 at olight.com, so the Nitecore MH12 Pro cost $50.04 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Nitecore MH12 Pro and Olight Warrior Ultra use the same battery?

Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.

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