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Nitecore MT21C vs Wuben E12R

What MT21C does better (3) and where E12R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore MT21C
Nitecore · 2018MT21C
7.4Score
3 advantages≈ $55
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Wuben E12R
Wuben · 2020E12R
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ $60
4.1Brightness & throw4.3
9.4Battery & charging8.1
7.8Build & durability9.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is MT21C better than E12R?

  1. Maximum runtime700 h vs 173 h4×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)184 m vs 179 m+3%
  3. Peak beam intensity8,460 cd vs 8,010 cd+6%

Why is E12R better than MT21C?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 1,200 lm+20%
  2. Weight104 g vs 92 g+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore MT21CNitecore MT21C≈ $557.4
Wuben E12RWuben E12R≈ $607.2
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity8,460 cd8,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)184 m179 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-LOsram P9
LED makerCreeOsram
Number of LEDs1—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime700 h173 h
RechargeableYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank function—Yes
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 g92 g
Modes & features
SwitchSide switch—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
ColoursBlack—
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