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Nitecore MT1A Pro vs Wiha SB 490-PL01#45701

What MT1A Pro does better (2) and where SB 490-PL01#45701 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore MT1A Pro
Nitecore · 2024MT1A Pro
5.1Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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Wiha SB 490-PL01#45701
Wiha · 2024SB 490-PL01#45701
4.6Score
0 advantages≈ $40
4.0Brightness & throw4.0
9.4Build & durability4.3

Why is MT1A Pro better than SB 490-PL01#45701?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx5+60%
  2. RechargeableYes · SB 490-PL01#45701: No

Why is SB 490-PL01#45701 better than MT1A Pro?

SB 490-PL01#45701 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output800 lm800 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 25—
LED makerNiteLab—
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature—6,000K
Battery & charging
BatteryAA—
Battery capacity1,100 mAh—
Maximum runtime10 h—
RechargeableYesNo
USB-C chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX5
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx5
Submersible to—3 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height—97 mm
Weight52 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
SwitchTail switch—
Colours—Red, Black
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