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Ledlenser P7 Core vs Nitecore MT2A Pro

What P7 Core does better (2) and where MT2A Pro wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser P7 Core
Ledlenser · 2020P7 Core
4.0Score
2 advantages≈ $55
vs
Nitecore MT2A Pro
Nitecore · 2023MT2A Pro
5.9Score
4 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
4.0Brightness & throw4.2
2.2Battery & charging3.2
3.4Build & durability9.2

Why is P7 Core better than MT2A Pro?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)300 m vs 255 m+18%
  2. Maximum runtime25 h vs 20 h+25%

Why is MT2A Pro better than P7 Core?

  1. Maximum output450 lm vs 1,000 lm2.2×
  2. Weight177 g vs 88 g2×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx8+60%
  4. RechargeableNo · P7 Core: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output450 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—16,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)300 m255 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 20
LED maker—NiteLab
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Battery capacity—1,600 mAh
Maximum runtime25 h20 h
RechargeableNoYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX5IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx5IPx8
Submersible to—60 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height130 mm—
Head diameter / width—11 mm
Weight177 g88 g
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
ColoursBlackBlack
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