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Ledlenser P5R Core vs Nitecore MT2A Pro

What P5R Core does better (1) and where MT2A Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser P5R Core
Ledlenser · 2020P5R Core
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $50
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Nitecore MT2A Pro
Nitecore · 2023MT2A Pro
5.9Score
2 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
3.6Brightness & throw4.2
2.8Battery & charging3.2
7.2Build & durability9.2

Why is P5R Core better than MT2A Pro?

  1. Maximum runtime25 h vs 20 h+25%

Why is MT2A Pro better than P5R Core?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 1,000 lm2×
  2. Weight124 g vs 88 g+41%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output500 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—16,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m255 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 20
LED maker—NiteLab
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAA
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity—1,600 mAh
Maximum runtime25 h20 h
RechargeableYesYes
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 materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height130 mm—
Head diameter / width—11 mm
Weight124 g88 g
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
SOS / beaconYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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