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Nitecore MT21C
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Nitecore MT21C

Nitecore MT21C is a flashlight released in 2018. Key specs: maximum output 1,000 lm, beam distance (ANSI FL1) 184 m, peak beam intensity 8,460 cd, maximum runtime 700 h.

7.4Score
Brightness & throw4.1
Battery & charging9.4
Build & durability7.8
Features5.9
price range$45–65Reference price converted from EUR
Year
2018
Popularity
#182 of 1,338
Model numbers
Nitecore MT21C
1,000 lmMaximum output
184 mBeam distance (ANSI FL1)
8,460 cdPeak beam intensity
700 hMaximum runtime
18650 Li-ion, CR123ABattery
Cree XP-LLED emitter
IPx8Water protection (IPx)
104 gWeight
compared with other flashlights

Why is MT21C a good choice?

Maximum runtime: 700 hbetter than 95% of flashlights
Weight: 104 gbetter than 72% of flashlights
Weak points
Peak beam intensity: 8,460 cdworse than 83% of flashlights
Specifications

Full specifications

Light output
Maximum output
1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity
8,460 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)
184 m
Light source
LED
LED & beam
LED emitter
Cree XP-L
LED maker
Cree
Number of LEDs
1
Battery & charging
Battery
18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime
700 h
Rechargeable
Yes
Battery level indicator
Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A
Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)
IPx8
Submersible to
2 m
Body material
Aluminium
Magnetic tail / base
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Size & weight
Length / height
131 mm
Head diameter / width
25 mm
Weight
104 g
Modes & features
Switch
Side switch
Strobe
Yes
SOS / beacon
Yes
Colours
Black

Specs are collected from manufacturers and open databases and normalised to one format; check details with the seller before you buy.

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