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Ledlenser C7R Classic vs Nitecore MT2C Pro

What C7R Classic does better (1) and where MT2C Pro wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser C7R Classic
Ledlenser · 2024C7R Classic
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ $55
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Nitecore MT2C Pro
Nitecore · 2024MT2C Pro
5.4Score
5 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
4.0Brightness & throw7.5
2.6Battery & charging4.2
2.9Build & durability8.5

Why is C7R Classic better than MT2C Pro?

  1. Maximum runtime40 h vs 28 h+43%

Why is MT2C Pro better than C7R Classic?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m vs 520 m2.5×
  2. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 1,800 lm+80%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
  4. Weight210 g vs 114 g+84%
  5. RechargeableNo · C7R Classic: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity—67,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m520 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 20
LED maker—NiteLab
Number of LEDs1—
Battery & charging
Battery—16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity—3,600 mAh
Maximum runtime40 h28 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
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Head diameter / width37 mm—
Weight210 g114 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—2
Switch—Tail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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