Emisar D4V2 vs Nitecore MT2A Pro
Quick take: The Nitecore MT2A Pro costs $1 less; the Emisar D4V2 is brighter (4,300 vs 1,000 lm); the Nitecore MT2A Pro throws farther (255m vs 208m); the Emisar D4V2 runs longer on high (1.5 vs 1 hrs).
| Spec | Emisar D4V2 | Nitecore MT2A Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $45 | $44 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 4,300 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Candela | 10,800 cd | 16,500 cd |
| Beam distance | 208m | 255m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (turbo) | 1 hr (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | AA/14500 |
| LED | SST-20 4000K | UHi 20 6500K |
| Beam type | Flood | Throw |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | 3 Stepped |
| UI | Anduril 2 | Simple |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| CRI | 95 | 70 |
| Weight | 2.5 oz | 2.1 oz |
| Dimensions | 3.7 x 1.1 in | 5.6 x 1.0 in |
| Warranty | Manufacturer Limited | Lifetime |
What owners report
Emisar D4V2
- ✓Configure-to-order: emitter, tint, body material, switch and optics are all your choice
- ✓Anduril is repeatedly called the best flashlight interface available once learned
- ✓Owners four years in report zero reliability problems and excellent fit and finish
- ✓Substantially outperforms similarly priced Olight and Nitecore models
- ✓Aux LEDs under the optic make it findable and can show battery state
- ✓Firmware is open, so the light keeps gaining features long after purchase
- ✗Anduril's configuration menus are genuinely bewildering on first contact
- ✗Ordering means intl-outdoor, long shipping times, and occasional order errors
- ✗A quad in a small tube has little thermal mass — turbo steps down fast and the body gets hot
- ✗No onboard charging on most configurations; you need a separate charger
- ✗The choice matrix is paralysing if you don't already know what emitter you want
Nitecore MT2A Pro
- ✓1,000 lumens and 255 m of throw — well ahead of typical AA lights
- ✓Runs on the supplied lithium cell or ordinary AAs
- ✓Build quality reviewers rate highly, with no battery rattle
- ✓3.45 ounces with a two-way pocket clip
- ✓Penlight format that carries in a shirt pocket
- ✗No low-voltage protection in the driver — it relies on the cell's own circuit
- ✗When the cell cuts out you must swap or recharge before the light works again
- ✗Only two modes on AA power, versus three on the lithium cell
- ✗Throw-biased beam is narrow for close work
- ✗Penlight ergonomics don't suit heavy-duty use