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Ledlenser C7R Classic vs Nitecore MT1A Pro

What C7R Classic does better (2) and where MT1A Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser C7R Classic
Ledlenser · 2024C7R Classic
3.8Score
2 advantages≈ $55
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Nitecore MT1A Pro
Nitecore · 2024MT1A Pro
4.6Score
3 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
4.0Brightness & throw3.3
2.6Battery & charging3.0
2.9Build & durability9.4

Why is C7R Classic better than MT1A Pro?

  1. Maximum runtime40 h vs 10 h4×
  2. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 800 lm+25%

Why is MT1A Pro better than C7R Classic?

  1. Weight210 g vs 52 g4×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
  3. RechargeableNo · C7R Classic: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm800 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 25
LED maker—NiteLab
Number of LEDs1—
Battery & charging
Battery—AA
Battery capacity—1,100 mAh
Maximum runtime40 h10 h
RechargeableNoYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Head diameter / width37 mm—
Weight210 g52 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—3
Switch—Tail switch
ColoursBlack—
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