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Fenix LD12R vs Nitecore MT2C Pro

What LD12R does better (1) and where MT2C Pro wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD12R
Fenix · 2023LD12R
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ $60
vs
Nitecore MT2C Pro
Nitecore · 2024MT2C Pro
5.4Score
4 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
3.1Brightness & throw7.5
3.5Battery & charging4.2
9.1Build & durability8.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is LD12R better than MT2C Pro?

  1. Weight74 g vs 114 g+54%

Why is MT2C Pro better than LD12R?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 1,800 lm3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m vs 520 m2.8×
  3. Peak beam intensity8,650 cd vs 67,000 cd7.7×
  4. Maximum runtime16.3 h vs 28 h+72%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD12RFenix LD12R≈ $605.4
Light output
Maximum output600 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity8,650 cd67,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m520 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20NiteLab UHi 20
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AA16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity—3,600 mAh
Maximum runtime16.3 h28 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Pocket clipYesYes
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height121 mm—
Head diameter / width22 mm—
Body diameter / depth19 mm—
Weight74 g114 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—2
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelTail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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