National Geographic Iluminos 800 vs Nitecore MT2A Pro

What Iluminos 800 does better (0) and where MT2A Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

National Geographic · 2022Iluminos 800

4.6Score

0 advantages≈ $30

Nitecore · 2023MT2A Pro

5.9Score

2 advantages≈ $45

Higher score

3.3Brightness & throw4.2

4.8Build & durability9.2

5.9Features5.9

Why is Iluminos 800 better than MT2A Pro?

Iluminos 800 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	National Geographic Iluminos 800≈ $304.6	Nitecore MT2A Pro≈ $455.9
Light output
Maximum output	800 lm	1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity	—	16,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)	—	255 m
Light source	LED	LED
LED & beam
LED emitter	—	NiteLab UHi 20
LED maker	—	NiteLab
Number of LEDs	—	2
Battery & charging
Battery	—	AA
Battery capacity	—	1,600 mAh
Maximum runtime	—	20 h
Rechargeable	Yes	Yes
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 material	Aluminium	Aluminium
Magnetic tail / base	Yes	—
Pocket clip	Yes	Yes
Can tail-stand	—	Yes
Size & weight
Length / height	153 mm	—
Head diameter / width	—	11 mm
Weight	176 g	88 g
Modes & features
Switch	—	Tail switch
Red light	Yes	—
Green / blue / RGB light	Yes	—
Colours	—	Black