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NEBO inspector 500 vs Nitecore MT1A Pro

What inspector 500 does better (0) and where MT1A Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

NEBO inspector 500
NEBO · 2023inspector 500
5.2Score
0 advantages≈ $35
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Nitecore MT1A Pro
Nitecore · 2024MT1A Pro
4.9Score
2 advantages≈ $40
3.2Brightness & throw3.8
3.5Battery & charging3.4
8.0Build & durability9.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is inspector 500 better than MT1A Pro?

inspector 500 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MT1A Pro better than inspector 500?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 800 lm+60%
  2. Maximum runtime8 h vs 10 h+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output500 lm800 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)142 m—
Light sourceCOB LED panelLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 25
LED maker—NiteLab
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAA
Battery capacity—1,100 mAh
Maximum runtime8 h10 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height160 mm—
Weight—52 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—3
Switch—Tail switch
StrobeYes—
ColoursGrey, Orange—
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