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Fenix PD32R vs Nitecore MT2C Pro

What PD32R does better (1) and where MT2C Pro wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD32R
Fenix · 2024PD32R
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $70
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Nitecore MT2C Pro
Nitecore · 2024MT2C Pro
5.4Score
4 advantages≈ $60
5.2Brightness & throw7.5
6.2Battery & charging4.2
7.0Build & durability8.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD32R better than MT2C Pro?

  1. Maximum runtime70 h vs 28 h2.5×

Why is MT2C Pro better than PD32R?

  1. Peak beam intensity29,580 cd vs 67,000 cd2.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)344 m vs 520 m+51%
  3. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 1,800 lm+29%
  4. Weight136 g vs 114 g+19%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD32RFenix PD32R≈ $706.7
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity29,580 cd67,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)344 m520 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40NiteLab UHi 20
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity—3,600 mAh
Maximum runtime70 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 clip—Yes
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height135 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth23.6 mm—
Weight136 g114 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—2
SwitchTail switchTail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)YesYes
StrobeYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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