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Fenix LD22 V2.0 vs Nitecore MT21C

What LD22 V2.0 does better (3) and where MT21C wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD22 V2.0
Fenix · 2022LD22 V2.0
7.5Score
3 advantages≈ $60
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Nitecore MT21C
Nitecore · 2018MT21C
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $55
4.5Brightness & throw4.1
8.7Battery & charging9.4
7.8Build & durability7.7
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

LD22 V2.0MT21C
21 × 1481825 × 131
LD22 V2.0MT21CDifference
Length / height148 mm131 mm+17 mm
Head diameter / width21 mm25 mm−4 mm
Weight96 g104 g−8 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is LD22 V2.0 better than MT21C?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)214 m vs 184 m+16%
  2. Peak beam intensity11,450 cd vs 8,460 cd+35%
  3. Weight96 g vs 104 g+8%

Why is MT21C better than LD22 V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime220 h vs 700 h3.2×
  2. Maximum output800 lm vs 1,000 lm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD22 V2.0Fenix LD22 V2.0≈ $607.5
Nitecore MT21CNitecore MT21C≈ $557.4
Light output
Maximum output800 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity11,450 cd8,460 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)214 m184 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20Cree XP-L
LED makerLuminusCree
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAA18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime220 h700 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height148 mm131 mm
Head diameter / width21 mm25 mm
Body diameter / depth18 mm—
Weight96 g104 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
Switch—Side switch
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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