Nitecore MT2C Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MT2C Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Nitecore MT2C Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Acebeam T35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Nitecore MT2C Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Acebeam T35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Nitecore MT2C Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Acebeam T35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Nitecore MT2C Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Acebeam T35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1329% 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.
1x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable, compatible with 2x CR123A
18650 Li-ion rechargeable, or 2 x CR123A/RCR123
Charging type
USB Type-C
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, hard anodized
Aerospace-grade aluminum with HA III anodizing finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣Tactical use▣Self-defense▣EDC▣Outdoor use
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Tactical and High-Performance Use▣Outdoor Adventures
Common praise
✓Excellent build quality and finish✓Reliable and well-regulated output✓Good mode spacing and simple dual-switch interface✓Includes holster and lanyard✓Battery level and charging indicator on side switch
✓Compact and lightweight design✓High max output brightness (1800 lumens) with strong throw (520 m)✓Durability including IP68 waterproof rating and 2 meter impact resistance✓Simple and easy tail switch interface✓Includes rechargeable battery and USB-C charging cable✓Good thermal regulation and LVP
Common complaints
⚠No direct shortcut to Turbo or moonlight modes⚠Protruding tail switch makes tailstand use impossible⚠Sharp bezel can wear through clothing⚠Charging can be intermittent and relatively slow (~3 hours)
⚠Only two brightness modes which limits versatility⚠Turns on in high mode by default, not low⚠Color rendering and tint not optimized (beam focused on throw)