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Ledlenser C5R Classic Box vs Nitecore MT2C Pro

What C5R Classic Box does better (0) and where MT2C Pro wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser C5R Classic Box
Ledlenser · 2025C5R Classic Box
5.9Score
0 advantages≈ $60
vs
Nitecore MT2C Pro
Nitecore · 2024MT2C Pro
5.9Score
1 advantage≈ $60
Higher score
3.1Brightness & throw7.8
9.1Build & durability8.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is C5R Classic Box better than MT2C Pro?

C5R Classic Box has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MT2C Pro better than C5R Classic Box?

  1. Maximum output420 lm vs 1,800 lm4.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output420 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity—67,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—520 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 20
LED maker—NiteLab
Number of LEDs5—
Battery & charging
Battery—16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity—3,600 mAh
Maximum runtime—28 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height50 mm—
Head diameter / width130 mm—
Weight—114 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—2
Switch—Tail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYes—
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
ColoursBlack—
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