Nitecore LR60 vs Nitecore MT2A Pro
Quick take: The Nitecore LR60 costs $4 less; the Nitecore MT2A Pro is brighter (1,000 vs 280 lm); the Nitecore MT2A Pro throws farther (255m vs 45m); the Nitecore LR60 runs longer on high (6 vs 1 hrs).
| Spec | Nitecore LR60 | Nitecore MT2A Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $40 | $44 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Lantern | EDC |
| Lumens | 280 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Candela | 500 cd | 16,500 cd |
| Beam distance | 45m | 255m |
| Runtime | 6 hrs (medium) | 1 hr (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | AA/14500 |
| LED | High CRI LED + UV | UHi 20 6500K |
| Beam type | Flood | Throw |
| Modes | 4 Stepped | 3 Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Simple |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| CRI | 90 | 70 |
| Weight | 3.8 oz | 2.1 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.5 x 2.0 in | 5.6 x 1.0 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
What owners report
Nitecore LR60
- ✓90+ CRI diffused beam — rare in a lantern and immediately noticeable
- ✓Takes two 21700s or 18650s and works as a power bank for phones and tablets
- ✓Powerful magnet holds it vertically or horizontally on steel
- ✓Tilting steel ring for hanging, plus adjustable brightness and direction
- ✓USB-C charging, more durable than micro-USB
- ✗Pricey for a 280-lumen lantern
- ✗IP66 covers rain but not submersion
- ✗280 lumens is modest if you want to light a large area
- ✗Little independent review coverage compared with Nitecore's flashlights
- ✗Two cells to buy and keep matched
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