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Hikoki UB18DJLL0Z vs Nitecore MT21C

What UB18DJLL0Z does better (0) and where MT21C wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Hikoki UB18DJLL0Z
Hikoki · 2019UB18DJLL0Z
0 advantages≈ $40
vs
Nitecore MT21C
Nitecore · 2018MT21C
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $55
Higher score
5.7Battery & charging9.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

UB18DJLL0ZMT21C
78 × 20525 × 131
UB18DJLL0ZMT21CDifference
Length / height205 mm131 mm+74 mm
Head diameter / width78 mm25 mm+53 mm

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

Why is UB18DJLL0Z better than MT21C?

UB18DJLL0Z has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MT21C better than UB18DJLL0Z?

  1. Maximum runtime51 h vs 700 h13.7×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore MT21CNitecore MT21C≈ $557.4
Light output
Maximum output—1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—8,460 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—184 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XP-L
LED maker—Cree
Number of LEDs121
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po18650 Li-ion
Number of batteries1—
Maximum runtime51 h700 h
RechargeableYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height205 mm131 mm
Head diameter / width78 mm25 mm
Weight—104 g
Modes & features
Switch—Side switch
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
ColoursGreen, BlackBlack
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