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Nitecore MH10 V2 vs Nitecore MT21C

What MH10 V2 does better (4) and where MT21C wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore MH10 V2
Nitecore · 2020MH10 V2
7.4Score
4 advantages≈ $65
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Nitecore MT21C
Nitecore · 2018MT21C
7.4Score
0 advantages≈ $55
4.6Brightness & throw4.1
8.6Battery & charging9.4
8.2Build & durability7.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is MH10 V2 better than MT21C?

  1. Maximum runtime1,488 h vs 700 h2.1×
  2. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,000 lm+20%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)201 m vs 184 m+9%
  4. Peak beam intensity10,100 cd vs 8,460 cd+19%

Why is MT21C better than MH10 V2?

MT21C has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Nitecore MT21CNitecore MT21C≈ $557.4
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity10,100 cd8,460 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)201 m184 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XP-L
LED maker—Cree
Number of LEDs—1
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity4,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime1,488 h700 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX8—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height—131 mm
Head diameter / width—25 mm
Weight—104 g
Modes & features
Switch—Side switch
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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