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Nitecore MT2C Pro vs Nitecore P12
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore MT2C Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MT2C Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MT2C Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% 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 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT2C Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT2C Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT2C Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2700% 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$54Cheapest
US$95Most expensive
Weight
114 g (4.02 oz)Lightest
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
Length
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
80000 cdHighest candela
6400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
520 m (1706 ft)Highest
160 m (525 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1680 minLongest runtime
60 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 Li-ion rechargeable, or 2 x CR123A/RCR123
16340 Li-ion / CR123A
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
Unknown
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum with HA III anodizing finish
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Tactical and High-Performance UseOutdoor Adventures
Everyday carryTactical useIndoor and most outdoor lighting
Common praise
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
Multiple brightness levels including red light optionsSolid durability with glass breakers on bezelCompact and lightweight for easy EDC
Common complaints
Only two brightness modes which limits versatilityTurns on in high mode by default, not lowColor rendering and tint not optimized (beam focused on throw)
Brightest white mode has shorter throw distance than some competitorsRotating collar switch may add bulk
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