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GP Discovery CR42 vs Nitecore MT2A Pro

What CR42 does better (1) and where MT2A Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

GP Discovery CR42
GP Discovery · 2022CR42
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ $40
vs
Nitecore MT2A Pro
Nitecore · 2023MT2A Pro
6.6Score
0 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
4.8Brightness & throw5.2
4.8Battery & charging3.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is CR42 better than MT2A Pro?

  1. Maximum runtime40 h vs 20 h2×

Why is MT2A Pro better than CR42?

MT2A Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—16,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—255 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 20
LED maker—NiteLab
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ionAA
Battery capacity—1,600 mAh
Maximum runtime40 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 material—Aluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—11 mm
Weight—88 g
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
SOS / beaconYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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