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Acebeam EC20 vs Nitecore MT2C Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore MT2C Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MT2C Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore MT2C Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT2C Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT2C Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT2C Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC20 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$60Most expensive
US$54Cheapest
Weight
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
114 g (4.02 oz)Lightest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2800 lmHighest output
1800 lmLowest output
Max candela
34225 cdLowest candela
80000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
370 m (1214 ft)Lowest
520 m (1706 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2160 minLongest runtime
1680 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion; compatible with 2 x CR123A
18650 Li-ion rechargeable, or 2 x CR123A/RCR123
Charging type
Via included 18650 battery with USB-C port (no built-in charging in light)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2m/30min)
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminum alloy (6061-T6) with HAIII hard anodizing; Ti and stainless steel options available
Aerospace-grade aluminum with HA III anodizing finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor activities such as campingMulti-use illumination with variable LED optionsUsers needing throw up to 370 meters
Everyday Carry (EDC)Tactical and High-Performance UseOutdoor Adventures
Common praise
Compact and sleek tube design with good build qualityMultiple LED options for different lighting needsStrong throw and high output relative to sizeIncludes rechargeable battery with USB-C chargingGood grip and secure collar-style pocket clipNo PWM flicker on output modes
Compact and lightweight designHigh max output brightness (1800 lumens) with strong throw (520 m)Durability including IP68 waterproof rating and 2 meter impact resistanceSimple and easy tail switch interfaceIncludes rechargeable battery and USB-C charging cableGood thermal regulation and LVP
Common complaints
No built-in charging in the flashlight itselfMechanical lockout not possible due to unanodized threadsBlue anodized finish may wear faster with useRGB lighting is basic and can be annoying to useLockout procedure is long and can be unintuitive
Only two brightness modes which limits versatilityTurns on in high mode by default, not lowColor rendering and tint not optimized (beam focused on throw)
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