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Nitecore MT2C Pro vs Wiha SB490HL01

What MT2C Pro does better (2) and where SB490HL01 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore MT2C Pro
Nitecore · 2024MT2C Pro
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ $60
vs
Wiha SB490HL01
Wiha · 2024SB490HL01
7.6Score
0 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
8.0Brightness & throw5.6
7.8Build & durability9.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is MT2C Pro better than SB490HL01?

  1. Maximum output1,800 lm vs 1,200 lm+50%
  2. RechargeableYes · SB490HL01: No

Why is SB490HL01 better than MT2C Pro?

SB490HL01 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Wiha SB490HL01Wiha SB490HL01≈ $607.6
Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity67,000 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)520 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 20—
LED makerNiteLab—
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature—4,000K
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A—
Battery capacity3,600 mAh—
Maximum runtime28 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—
Can tail-standYes—
Size & weight
Weight114 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels2—
SwitchTail switch—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
Red light—Yes
Colours—Red, Black
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