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Imalent BL50 vs Nitecore MT2A Pro

What BL50 does better (1) and where MT2A Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Imalent BL50
Imalent · 2023BL50
1 advantage≈ $70
vs
Nitecore MT2A Pro
Nitecore · 2023MT2A Pro
5.9Score
0 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
8.2Brightness & throw4.2

Why is BL50 better than MT2A Pro?

  1. Maximum output3,600 lm vs 1,000 lm3.6×

Why is MT2A Pro better than BL50?

MT2A Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output3,600 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—16,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—255 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP50.3 HINiteLab UHi 20
LED makerCreeNiteLab
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ionAA
Battery capacity—1,600 mAh
Maximum runtime—20 h
Rechargeable—Yes
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
UV lightYes—
Colours—Black
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