Nitecore EDC27 vs Nitecore MH12 Pro size comparison
The Nitecore MH12 Pro is 2.4 mm (0.09 in) longer than the Nitecore EDC27, and 5.1 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed (battery unspecified) vs listed), so compare them with care.
The Nitecore MH12 Pro is 2.4 mm (0.09 in) longer than the Nitecore EDC27, and 5.1 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed (battery unspecified) vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Nitecore EDC27 Check price ↗ | Nitecore MH12 Pro Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 136 mm (5.35 in) | 138.4 mm (5.45 in)+2.4 mm |
| Head / width | 32 mm (1.26 in) | 26.9 mm (1.06 in)−5.1 mm |
| Body | — | 25.9 mm (1.02 in) |
| Thickness | 21 mm (0.83 in) | — |
| Weight | 124 g listed | 82 g listed (battery unspecified) |
| Battery | Built-in | 21700 |
| Max output | 3,000 lm | 3,300 lm |
| Throw | 220 m | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | not verified yet | $89.95 at nitecorestore.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.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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EDC27 vs MH12 Pro: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore EDC27 is the shorter light: 136 mm (5.35 in) against 138.4 mm (5.45 in), a difference of 2.4 mm (2%). At its widest point the Nitecore MH12 Pro is 5.1 mm slimmer (26.9 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore EDC27: 124 g listed; 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 3,000 lm for the Nitecore EDC27, 10% more.
Battery
The Nitecore EDC27 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 if you want a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the Nitecore MH12 Pro if you want a slimmer profile (5.1 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 vs MH12 Pro FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore EDC27 or the Nitecore MH12 Pro?
The Nitecore EDC27 is the shorter light: 136 mm (5.35 in) against 138.4 mm (5.45 in), a difference of 2.4 mm (2%). At its widest point the Nitecore MH12 Pro is 5.1 mm slimmer (26.9 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore EDC27: 124 g listed; Nitecore MH12 Pro: 82 g listed (battery unspecified)), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Nitecore EDC27 or the Nitecore MH12 Pro?
The Nitecore MH12 Pro is rated brighter: 3,300 lm maximum vs 3,000 lm for the Nitecore EDC27, 10% more.
Do the Nitecore EDC27 and Nitecore MH12 Pro use the same battery?
The Nitecore EDC27 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.
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Sources
- Nitecore EDC27: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (batteryjunction.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. No verified price yet.
- Nitecore MH12 Pro: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by nitecorestore.com. Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (batteryjunction.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. Price $89.95 from nitecorestore.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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