Comparison Console
Nitecore MT2C Pro vs Nitecore P16
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 16% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MT2C Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MT2C Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% 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 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT2C Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT2C Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT2C Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1757% 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$70Most expensive
Weight
114 g (4.02 oz)Lightest
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Length
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
960 lmLowest output
Max candela
80000 cdHighest candela
20900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
520 m (1706 ft)Highest
289 m (948 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1680 minShortest runtime
31200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 Li-ion rechargeable, or 2 x CR123A/RCR123
1x18650 or 2xCR123
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (via Nitecore NL1826R battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum with HA III anodizing finish
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Tactical and High-Performance UseOutdoor Adventures
EDCTactical useOutdoorWork-related flashlight use
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
High brightness with a maximum of 960 lumensLong beam distance (~289 meters)Durable build with good impact and water resistanceUseful side switch and tactical tail switch interfacePower indicator display for battery level and voltageIncludes intelligent memory to store preferred brightness settingConvenient USB-C rechargeable battery available
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)
Not suitable for search and rescue due to lockout feature causing the light to shut off if caps loosenedLight may fail to turn on if head is slightly loosenedRough coating/texture not attractiveTail standing lamp feature may not be tactical in some scenarios
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