Nitecore P12GT (2018) review
The Nitecore P12GT (P12GT) released in 2018. It uses Cree XP-L HI V3 LED, SMO reflector and 1 x 18650 Li-Ion battery. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 1000 lm output, 25700 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 321 m.
This light has 4 modes of lighting. The memory function is a nice feature, the light will remember the last used mode. It has a strobe function, which is one of the most effective self defense tools available.
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Nitecore P12GT (P12GT) specifications
| Brand | Nitecore |
|---|---|
| Name | P12GT |
| Type | P12GT |
| Rating | |
| Launch | 2018 |
| Form | flashlight |
Body
The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive finish.
| Weight | 91 g |
|---|---|
| Length | 140 mm |
| Body diameter | 25.4 mm |
| Head diameter | 25.4 mm |
| Material | aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish |
| Colors | black |
System
The emitter of P12GT manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The P12GT has a smooth reflector. The properly focused smooth reflector gives you a more cohesive hotspot and therefore throws better. It has an AR coated lens.
| Emitter | Cree XP-L HI V3 LED |
|---|---|
| Color temperature | 5000 K |
| Reflector | SMO |
| Lens | toughtened AR coated glass |
| Switch | electronic side, mechanical rear |
Performance
The throw is the calculated distance in meters at which the flashlight produces a light intensity of 0.25 lux. The candela per lumen (cd/lm) ratio can be used to determine if a flashlight has a spot or flood type beam. Well-focused spot beams can be over 100 cd/lm, tactical flashlights are typically between 20-100 cd/lm, and work lights are less than 10 cd/lm.
| Flux | 1000 lm |
|---|---|
| Intensity | 25700 cd |
| Throw | 321 m |
| CD/LM factor | 25.7 |
Software
The P12GT has mode memory. Mode memory means that the light will remember the mode you were using when the light was last turned off, and when you turn it on again. The P12GT is tactical strobe ready. The strobe light is disorienting to the person it is aimed at which makes it difficult for them to concentrate. It has the SOS beacon function for an emergency situation. The SOS flashes Morse code so you can signal for help when needed.
| Modes | 4 modes |
|---|---|
| Mode memory | yes |
| Ramping mode | no |
| Strobe | yes |
| SOS/Beacon | yes |
Features
The battery indicator lets you know when the battery is low, charging, or fully charged. The P12GT cannot charge batteries directly. You may need an external charger to keep your battery going. This flashlight has a built-in low voltage protection (LVP) to prevent damage to the cell from over-discharge, so protected cells are not necessary. The built-in thermal control automatically adjusts brightness output to prevent overheating.
| Battery | 1 x 18650 Li-Ion battery |
|---|---|
| Battery indicator | yes |
| Charger port | no |
| LVP | yes |
| Thermal regulation | yes |
| Protection | IPx8 |
| AUX LEDs | no |
| Magnetic | no |
Accessories
The package includes a holster to safely store your flashlight. The clip is useful to keep the light secured in your pocket. The lanyard prevents accidental loss of the flashlight.
| Package contents | clip lanyard nylon holster spare o-ring spare rubber cover tactical ring |
|---|
The performance of the Nitecore P12GT flashlight is measured according to the ANSI / NEMA FL1 Standard 30 seconds after switching the light on. The ANSI/NEMA FL1 2009 Standard is a set of flashlight performance guidelines.
The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Nitecore P12GT, then don’t hesite and signal the problem to us.
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