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Nitecore MT1A Pro vs Wiha SB490HL01

What MT1A Pro does better (1) and where SB490HL01 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore MT1A Pro
Nitecore · 2024MT1A Pro
5.3Score
1 advantage≈ $40
vs
Wiha SB490HL01
Wiha · 2024SB490HL01
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $60
Higher score
4.4Brightness & throw5.6
9.4Build & durability9.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is MT1A Pro better than SB490HL01?

  1. RechargeableYes · SB490HL01: No

Why is SB490HL01 better than MT1A Pro?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 1,200 lm+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Wiha SB490HL01Wiha SB490HL01≈ $607.6
Light output
Maximum output800 lm1,200 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 25—
LED makerNiteLab—
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature—4,000K
Battery & charging
BatteryAA—
Battery capacity1,100 mAh—
Maximum runtime10 h—
RechargeableYesNo
USB-C chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—3 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight52 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
SwitchTail switch—
Red light—Yes
Colours—Red, Black
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