Comparison Console
Nitecore EC23 vs Nitecore MT06MD
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 900% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 255% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 900% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 843% 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$58.95Most expensive
US$32Cheapest
Weight
78 g (2.75 oz)Heaviest
22 g (0.78 oz)Lightest
Length
128.7 mm (5.07 in)Longest
128 mm (5.04 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
180 lmLowest output
Max candela
16200 cdHighest candela
860 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
255 m (837 ft)Highest
58 m (190 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
19800 minLongest runtime
2100 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1× 18650 Li-ion (output ≥ 8A) or 2× CR123 (single use or rechargeable)
2 × AAA
Charging type
USB (implied by USB flashlight naming and included battery)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodised finish
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy with HAIII hard anodising
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingSearch tasksSurvival/bushcraft
Medical professionals for pupil inspection and injury diagnosisEMTsClose-up detailed tasksHousehold chores requiring flood light in close quarters
Common praise
High maximum brightness (1800 lumens)Long maximum runtime (up to 330 hours in ultralow mode)Compact size and lightweightMultiple output levels and special modesWaterproof and impact resistantBuilt-in battery power indicatorComfortable diamond knurled body grip
High color rendering index (CRI >90) for accurate color representationLightweight and compact form factorGood runtime of up to 35 hoursDurable aerospace grade aluminum alloy body with quality anodizingTurns on in low mode by default to avoid flashing patientsSuitable for alcohol sterilizationStable and consistent output with efficient circuitry
Common complaints
Switch can be fiddly or less intuitiveTurbo mode requires specific high-output batteryNot compatible with all 18650 batteries for turbo mode
No mode memory, always starts in low modeThreads are thin which could affect durability long termNot rechargeable, requires AAA batteriesNot designed for tactical or high-impact use
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