Comparison Console
Nitecore MT2C Pro vs Wuben E8
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben E8 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MT2C Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% 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 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT2C Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 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 MT2C Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 25% 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$67Most expensive
Weight
114 g (4.02 oz)Heaviest
90 g (3.17 oz)Lightest
Length
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
80000 cdHighest candela
3000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
520 m (1706 ft)Highest
110 m (361 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1680 minShortest runtime
2100 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 Li-ion rechargeable, or 2 x CR123A/RCR123
14500 rechargeable battery or standard AA battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum with HA III anodizing finish
Aluminum alloy body with plastic scales
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Tactical and High-Performance UseOutdoor Adventures
EDC enthusiastsCampingOutdoor useDaily carry
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
Compact and lightweightGood brightness with neutral white LEDsCustomizable appearance with magnetic scalesSupports both rechargeable 14500 and standard AA batteriesIP68 waterproof and good impact resistanceMagnetic tailcap and M4 mounting for hands-free use
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)
UV mode included in main modes can complicate UINo shortcut to skip modesUV beam performance unimpressive with visible light spillButton feels cheap and rattly
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