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Fenix LD12R vs Nitecore MT2A Pro

What LD12R does better (1) and where MT2A Pro wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD12R
Fenix · 2023LD12R
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ $60
vs
Nitecore MT2A Pro
Nitecore · 2023MT2A Pro
5.9Score
4 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
3.1Brightness & throw4.2
3.5Battery & charging3.2
9.1Build & durability9.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is LD12R better than MT2A Pro?

  1. Weight74 g vs 88 g+19%

Why is MT2A Pro better than LD12R?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 1,000 lm+67%
  2. Peak beam intensity8,650 cd vs 16,500 cd+91%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m vs 255 m+37%
  4. Maximum runtime16.3 h vs 20 h+23%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD12RFenix LD12R≈ $605.4
Light output
Maximum output600 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity8,650 cd16,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m255 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20NiteLab UHi 20
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AAAA
Battery capacity—1,600 mAh
Maximum runtime16.3 h20 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—60 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYesYes
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height121 mm—
Head diameter / width22 mm11 mm
Body diameter / depth19 mm—
Weight74 g88 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelTail switch
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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