Nitecore MH12 Pro vs Olight Warrior 3S size comparison
The Olight Warrior 3S is 0.6 mm (0.02 in) longer than the Nitecore MH12 Pro, and 2.6 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs listed (battery unspecified)), so compare them with care.
The Olight Warrior 3S is 0.6 mm (0.02 in) longer than the Nitecore MH12 Pro, and 2.6 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 Check price ↗ | Olight Warrior 3S Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 138.4 mm (5.45 in) | 139 mm (5.47 in)+0.6 mm |
| Head / width | 26.9 mm (1.06 in) | 29.5 mm (1.16 in)+2.6 mm |
| Body | 25.9 mm (1.02 in) | 29.5 mm (1.16 in)+3.6 mm |
| Weight | 82 g listed (battery unspecified) | 176 g with battery |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| Max output | 3,300 lm | 2,300 lm |
| Throw | — | 300 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Source | 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 | olight.com sourced Only body diameter listed |
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MH12 Pro vs Warrior 3S: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore MH12 Pro is the shorter light: 138.4 mm (5.45 in) against 139 mm (5.47 in), a difference of 0.6 mm (0%). At its widest point the Nitecore MH12 Pro is 2.6 mm slimmer (26.9 vs 29.5 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore MH12 Pro: 82 g listed (battery unspecified); Olight Warrior 3S: 176 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore MH12 Pro is rated brighter: 3,300 lm maximum vs 2,300 lm for the Olight Warrior 3S, 43% 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 slimmer profile (2.6 mm narrower) and more output (3,300 lm vs 2,300 lm). On the specs we track, the Nitecore MH12 Pro is ahead or level everywhere; the Olight Warrior 3S 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 3S FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore MH12 Pro or the Olight Warrior 3S?
The Nitecore MH12 Pro is the shorter light: 138.4 mm (5.45 in) against 139 mm (5.47 in), a difference of 0.6 mm (0%). At its widest point the Nitecore MH12 Pro is 2.6 mm slimmer (26.9 vs 29.5 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore MH12 Pro: 82 g listed (battery unspecified); Olight Warrior 3S: 176 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Nitecore MH12 Pro or the Olight Warrior 3S?
The Nitecore MH12 Pro is rated brighter: 3,300 lm maximum vs 2,300 lm for the Olight Warrior 3S, 43% more.
Do the Nitecore MH12 Pro and Olight Warrior 3S use the same battery?
Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.