Nitecore MT2A Pro vs Nitecore EDC31
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Quick take: The Nitecore MT2A Pro costs $10.950000000000003 less; the Nitecore EDC31 is brighter (3,500 vs 1,000 lm); the Nitecore EDC31 throws farther (380m vs 255m); the Nitecore EDC31 runs longer on high (57 vs 1 hrs).
| Spec | Nitecore MT2A Pro | Nitecore EDC31 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $44 | $54.95 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 1,000 lm | 3,500 lm |
| Candela | 16,500 cd | 35,630 cd |
| Beam distance | 255m | 380m |
| Runtime | 1 hr (high) | 57 hrs (max) |
| Battery | AA/14500 | Built-in |
| LED | UHi 20 6500K | 9-core NiteLab UHi 20 MAX |
| Beam type | Throw | Balanced |
| Modes | 3 Stepped | 4 Stepped + Search |
| UI | Simple | |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 2.1 oz | 3.5 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.6 x 1.0 in | 4.5 x 0.9 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | — |
What owners report
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