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Format UV vs Nitecore MT2A Pro

What UV does better (0) and where MT2A Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Format UV
Format · 2021UV
3.7Score
0 advantages≈ $45
vs
Nitecore MT2A Pro
Nitecore · 2023MT2A Pro
5.9Score
2 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
2.4Brightness & throw4.2
2.7Battery & charging3.2

Why is UV better than MT2A Pro?

UV has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MT2A Pro better than UV?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 1,000 lm3.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m vs 255 m3.2×
Specifications

Side by side

Format UVFormat UV≈ $453.7
Light output
Maximum output300 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—16,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m255 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G2NiteLab UHi 20
LED makerCreeNiteLab
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAA
Battery capacity—1,600 mAh
Maximum runtime20 h20 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—60 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height159 mm—
Head diameter / width28 mm11 mm
Weight—88 g
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
UV lightYes—
Colours—Black
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