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Nitecore MT2C Pro vs Sofirn SD11 Diving Light
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 66% 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. Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 178% 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.
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light 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 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 190% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT2C Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 178% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT2C Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 155% 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$59.99Most expensive
Weight
114 g (4.02 oz)Lightest
331 g (11.68 oz)Heaviest
Length
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
155.3 mm (6.11 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmLowest output
5000 lmHighest output
Max candela
80000 cdHighest candela
14800 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
520 m (1706 ft)Highest
244 m (801 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1680 minLongest runtime
660 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 Li-ion rechargeable, or 2 x CR123A/RCR123
1 x 26800 rechargeable lithium ion battery (7500mAh)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (100 meters waterproof)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum with HA III anodizing finish
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Tactical and High-Performance UseOutdoor Adventures
Scuba divingUnderwater photographyFishingCave explorationWater work
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
Very bright 5000 lumens with long 244 meter beam distanceOutstanding color rendering with CRI 90 warm light and neutral white optionDurable aluminum construction with IPX8 100m waterproof ratingConvenient USB-C recharge and included high-capacity batterySimple yet effective dual-switch interface with battery level indication
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)
Relatively heavy at 331 grams with batteryLarge size compared to typical EDC flashlightsNo detailed official specs for the included proprietary battery
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