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Nitecore MT2A Pro vs Wiha SB490HL01

What MT2A Pro does better (2) and where SB490HL01 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore MT2A Pro
Nitecore · 2023MT2A Pro
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $45
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Wiha SB490HL01
Wiha · 2024SB490HL01
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $60
Higher score
5.2Brightness & throw5.6
9.2Build & durability9.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is MT2A Pro better than SB490HL01?

  1. Submersible to60 m vs 3 m20×
  2. RechargeableYes · SB490HL01: No

Why is SB490HL01 better than MT2A Pro?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 1,200 lm+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Wiha SB490HL01Wiha SB490HL01≈ $607.6
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity16,500 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)255 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 20—
LED makerNiteLab—
Number of LEDs22
Colour temperature—4,000K
Battery & charging
BatteryAA—
Battery capacity1,600 mAh—
Maximum runtime20 h—
RechargeableYesNo
USB-C chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to60 m3 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Can tail-standYes—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width11 mm—
Weight88 g—
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
Red light—Yes
ColoursBlackRed, Black
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