How the MH12SE stacks up against other lights.
This is the choice if you need to shine through tough physical environments or things like windows tint, street lights, rain, and fog.
Double the beam penetration, (40,000 candelas, if you're into numbers) of other lights of its size.
- 1800 lumen brightness over 405 meters
- 3h 15min runtime on 1050 lumens
- Max capacity 5000mAh 21700 battery included
- USB-C built-in charger, zero to full in 3 hours 50mins
- Deep pocket carry clip or Quick Draw holster included
- 5 brightness levels with STROBE, SOS and BEACON
- IPX8 rated and 2m impact resistant
The one that packs a punch, how to use your new MH12SE.
The MH12SE has double the beam distance of similar-sized 25mm bezel lights.
SUPER LONG RUNTIME - 3 hours and 15 minutes of runtime in at 1050 lumens gets all of your tasks done with time to spare. The MH12S runs up to 45 hours on low mode, making it a fantastic emergency light.
BUILT-IN QUICK CHARGE PORT - 3h50min full charge with a 5000mAh battery. This is the fastest built-in USB-C port charger ever seen on a flashlight.
BLINDING 1800 LUMEN BEAM - This amount of blinding brightness will disorientate anyone in front of you. It also shines through heavily tinted windows, smoke, and fog.
QUICK DRAW HOLSTER - Designed after kydex gun holsters, giving you a firm hold and easy quick access. Designed to fit duty belts, also fits on MOLLE webbings.
WORKS WITH 18650 & CR123 - Backward compatible, so you can run all your current 8A and above 18650 and CR123 batteries with the included battery magazine.
STREAMLINED THUMB CONTROL - The tail cap has been redesigned, the lanyard holes no longer poke out from behind, so your thumb can press the button with ease, unlike previous models where you have to rotate the light in your hand if you held it at an odd angle.
READY FOR ANYTHING - Waterproof and sealed down to 2m, the MH12SE can take on any climate. Advanced Temperature Regulation (ATR) technology ensures optimal performance based on the environment's temperatures.
What's the difference between lumen rating and candela rating?
Many companies are pushing out high lumen lights as a sales pitch, the higher the better, but it's actually quite misleading. High lumens help you see the target, yes but that's only half the equation.
The lumen rating simply means how much raw light is being emitted at the LED itself, or once the light gets past the lens. Either way, it’s just a number that measures brightness. That's the first part of the equation.
The second part of the equation is candela. Candela is the measurement of light concentration at a standardized distance. From a first responders' perspective, it tells you how much light you’ll be able to put on a target.
For a duty light, there is nothing more important than being able to put useable light on a target. Useable light on-target gives you the ability to get Positive Identification. It gives you situational awareness. It also gives you a non-lethal option because a high candela light is very disruptive to the human eye.
If you want a quick demonstration: Turn the flashlight feature on your cellphone in a dark room. You’ll see around 50 lumens present but that is not useable in a weapon application. Its intended use is that of an admin light. And it’s fine for that purpose. But if you take that same light, put a reflector over it and focus it, you multiply your candela of that light exponentially. And now it’s useful for a lot more than just simple admin purposes.
So to get a beam truly useful for lighting up targets at a distance, you don't want a flood beam that's purely high in lumens but also high in candela. And the MH12SE does exactly that, it packs 1800 lumens brightness and focuses that into a powerful beam with over 40,000 candela, making it the best light for shooting and similar applications.
OUTPUT AND RUNTIME
| MODE | LUMENS | RUNTIME | DISTANCE |
INTENSITY |
| Turbo |
1800 |
45min |
405m |
41k cd |
| High |
1050 |
3h15min |
300m |
23.5k cd |
| Mid |
260 |
8h45min |
165m |
6.8k cd |
| Low |
45 |
47h |
67m |
1.1k cd |
| Ultralow |
1 |
1500h |
7m |
11cd |
| Strobe / SOS / Beacon |
1800 |
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*CERTIFIED ANSI/PLATO FL1 2016 Standard
ANSI/PLATO FL 1 2016 Standard is a set of flashlight performance guidelines that confirms the light you're buying has been tested to spec, and you're not buying into false performance claims.TECHNICAL SPECS
| LED | Luminus SFT-40-W LED |
| Reflector | Precision Smooth |
| Battery Requirements | 1 × 21700, 1 × 18650, 2 × CR123, 2 × RCR123 |
| Special Modes | Strobe / SOS / Beacon |
| IP Rating | IPX8 (2m Waterproof and Submersible) |
| Impact Resistance | 1 m |
| Length |
141 mm / 5.55 in |
| Head and Tail Diameter | 25.4 mm / 1.00 in |
| Weight | 80 g / 2.82 oz (without battery) |
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Compatible Batteries
| TYPE | SIZE / VOLTAGE | WORKS? |
| 21700 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (over 8A) | 21700 / 3.6V~3.7V | Yes |
| 18650 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (over 8A) | 18650 / 3.6V~3.7V | Yes |
| Primary Lithium Battery | CR123 / 3V | Yes |
| Rechargeable Li-ion Battery | RCR123 / 3.6V~3.7V | Yes |
| 21700 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (under 8A) | 21700 / 3.6V~3.7V | NO |
| 18650 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (under 8A) | 18650 / 3.6V~3.7V | NO |
*RECOMMENDED BATTERIES
This light comes with the NL2150 5000mAh battery. If you want to get more of the same type, click here.Our 60-Day Ironclad Guarantee
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We believe in this product so strongly that we're giving you a 60 days money back guarantee!
If for whatever reason you are unsatisfied with your purchase, ship the entire package back to us with your Order #number and we'll give you a full refund!
What happens after payment?
- You will receive a purchase receipt via email after payment.
- Your order will be processed within the next working day and we will email you a tracking code once your package has been shipped.
When will I receive my lights?
- Local shipping will take 4-6 working days to your door via courier.
- International shipping will take 10-14 working days.
Returns and warranty
- If our lights don't work the way they should, let us know and we'll do our best to get you sorted. 3-year replacement warranty.
What's In The Bundle
The total value of the new MH12SE and bonus items is $287, but it's yours for just $199 when ordering direct from us today!
This bundle gives you not only a powerful utility light but a backup headlamp as the 157R can be clipped onto the nano fabric waterproof cap.
- 1x MH12SE
- 1x Nitecore NL2150 5000mAh Li-ion Battery
- 1x USB-C Charging Cable
- 1x Lanyard
- 1x Deep carry pocket clip
- 1x Spare O-Ring
- 1x 18650/CR123 battery magazine
- 1x NTH10 Holster
- 1x 157R 2in1 Magnetic Light - ($69 Value) FREE!
- 1x NDH10 Nanofabric Waterproof Cap - ($39 Value) FREE!