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Loop Gear SK05 vs Nitecore MT2C Pro

What SK05 does better (3) and where MT2C Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Loop Gear SK05
Loop Gear · 2024SK05
9.1Score
3 advantages≈ $65
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Nitecore MT2C Pro
Nitecore · 2024MT2C Pro
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ $60
6.5Brightness & throw7.5
9.7Battery & charging4.2
4.6Build & durability8.5
9.4Light quality2.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is SK05 better than MT2C Pro?

  1. Maximum runtime480 h vs 28 h17.1×
  2. Maximum output2,850 lm vs 1,800 lm+58%
  3. Brightness levels7 vs 23.5×

Why is MT2C Pro better than SK05?

  1. Peak beam intensity36,100 cd vs 67,000 cd+86%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m vs 520 m+37%
Specifications

Side by side

Loop Gear SK05Loop Gear SK05≈ $659.1
Light output
Maximum output2,850 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity36,100 cd67,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m520 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 20
LED maker—NiteLab
Battery & charging
Battery—16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity—3,600 mAh
Maximum runtime480 h28 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Power bank functionYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYesYes
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Weight—114 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels72
Switch—Tail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
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