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NEBO inspector 500 vs Nitecore MT2A Pro

What inspector 500 does better (0) and where MT2A Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

NEBO inspector 500
NEBO · 2023inspector 500
5.2Score
0 advantages≈ $35
vs
Nitecore MT2A Pro
Nitecore · 2023MT2A Pro
6.3Score
3 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
3.2Brightness & throw4.8
3.5Battery & charging3.7
8.0Build & durability9.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is inspector 500 better than MT2A Pro?

inspector 500 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MT2A Pro better than inspector 500?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 1,000 lm2×
  2. Maximum runtime8 h vs 20 h2.5×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)142 m vs 255 m+80%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output500 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—16,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)142 m255 m
Light sourceCOB LED panelLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 20
LED maker—NiteLab
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAA
Battery capacity—1,600 mAh
Maximum runtime8 h20 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—60 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height160 mm—
Head diameter / width—11 mm
Weight—88 g
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
StrobeYes—
ColoursGrey, OrangeBlack
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