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Fenix TK05R vs Nitecore MT2C Pro

What TK05R does better (0) and where MT2C Pro wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK05R
Fenix · 2024TK05R
6.3Score
0 advantages≈ $80
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Nitecore MT2C Pro
Nitecore · 2024MT2C Pro
5.4Score
5 advantages≈ $60
6.0Brightness & throw7.5
3.4Battery & charging4.2
7.3Build & durability8.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is TK05R better than MT2C Pro?

TK05R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MT2C Pro better than TK05R?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 1,800 lm+80%
  2. Maximum runtime14.5 h vs 28 h+93%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)450 m vs 520 m+16%
  4. Peak beam intensity50,620 cd vs 67,000 cd+32%
  5. Weight124 g vs 114 g+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK05RFenix TK05R≈ $806.3
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity50,620 cd67,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)450 m520 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterOsram CSLPM1.TGNiteLab UHi 20
LED makerOsramNiteLab
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity—3,600 mAh
Maximum runtime14.5 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 / height115 mm—
Head diameter / width32 mm—
Body diameter / depth23.5 mm—
Weight124 g114 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—2
SwitchDual switchesTail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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