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Acebeam EC20 vs Nitecore MT2C Pro

What EC20 does better (2) and where MT2C Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam EC20
Acebeam · 2024EC20
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ $60
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Nitecore MT2C Pro
Nitecore · 2024MT2C Pro
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ $60
4.6Brightness & throw7.5
3.8Battery & charging4.2
6.8Build & durability8.5
7.1Light quality2.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is EC20 better than MT2C Pro?

  1. Maximum output2,900 lm vs 1,800 lm+61%
  2. Maximum runtime36 h vs 28 h+29%

Why is MT2C Pro better than EC20?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)187 m vs 520 m2.8×
  2. Peak beam intensity8,742 cd vs 67,000 cd7.7×
Specifications

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Acebeam EC20Acebeam EC20≈ $606.1
Light output
Maximum output2,900 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity8,742 cd67,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)187 m520 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25RNiteLab UHi 20
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity—3,600 mAh
Maximum runtime36 h28 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYesYes
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Weight—114 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—2
Switch—Tail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
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