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Nitecore MT21C vs Nitecore TIP2

What MT21C does better (0) and where TIP2 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore MT21C
Nitecore · 2018MT21C
7.4Score
0 advantages≈ $55
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Nitecore TIP2
Nitecore · 2019TIP2
0 advantages≈ $45
4.1Brightness & throw5.0

Why is MT21C better than TIP2?

MT21C has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TIP2 better than MT21C?

TIP2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Nitecore MT21CNitecore MT21C≈ $557.4
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity8,460 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)184 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-LCree XP-G3
LED makerCreeCree
Number of LEDs1—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime700 h—
RechargeableYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height131 mm—
Head diameter / width25 mm—
Weight104 g—
Modes & features
SwitchSide switch—
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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