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Nitecore MT1A Pro vs Nitecore MT2A Pro

What MT1A Pro does better (1) and where MT2A Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore MT1A Pro
Nitecore · 2024MT1A Pro
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $40
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Nitecore MT2A Pro
Nitecore · 2023MT2A Pro
5.9Score
3 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
3.3Brightness & throw4.2
3.0Battery & charging3.2
9.4Build & durability9.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is MT1A Pro better than MT2A Pro?

  1. Weight52 g vs 88 g+69%

Why is MT2A Pro better than MT1A Pro?

  1. Maximum runtime10 h vs 20 h2×
  2. Maximum output800 lm vs 1,000 lm+25%
  3. Battery capacity1,100 mAh vs 1,600 mAh+45%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output800 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—16,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—255 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 25NiteLab UHi 20
LED makerNiteLabNiteLab
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAA
Battery capacity1,100 mAh1,600 mAh
Maximum runtime10 h20 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—60 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYesYes
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—11 mm
Weight52 g88 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
SwitchTail switchTail switch
Colours—Black
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