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Imalent LD10 vs Nitecore MT2A Pro

What LD10 does better (2) and where MT2A Pro wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Imalent LD10
Imalent · 2019LD10
4.5Score
2 advantages≈ $30
vs
Nitecore MT2A Pro
Nitecore · 2023MT2A Pro
5.9Score
5 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
4.5Brightness & throw4.2
2.4Battery & charging3.2
7.0Build & durability9.2

Why is LD10 better than MT2A Pro?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,000 lm+20%
  2. Weight57 g vs 88 g+54%

Why is MT2A Pro better than LD10?

  1. Battery capacity850 mAh vs 1,600 mAh+88%
  2. Submersible to1.5 m vs 60 m40×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)247 m vs 255 m+3%
  4. Maximum runtime18 h vs 20 h+11%
  5. Peak beam intensity15,288 cd vs 16,500 cd+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent LD10Imalent LD10≈ $304.5
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity15,288 cd16,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)247 m255 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-L HINiteLab UHi 20
LED makerCreeNiteLab
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
Battery—AA
Battery capacity850 mAh1,600 mAh
Maximum runtime18 h20 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to1.5 m60 m
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—11 mm
Weight57 g88 g
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
Colours—Black
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