Nitecore MT2A Pro vs Skilhunt M150 V4+
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Quick take: The Nitecore MT2A Pro costs $0.8999999999999986 less; the Nitecore MT2A Pro is brighter (1,000 vs 660 lm); the Nitecore MT2A Pro throws farther (255m vs 128m).
| Spec | Nitecore MT2A Pro | Skilhunt M150 V4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $44 | $44.9 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 1,000 lm | 660 lm |
| Candela | 16,500 cd | 4,100 cd |
| Beam distance | 255m | 128m |
| Runtime | 1 hr (high) | |
| Battery | AA/14500 | AA/14500 |
| LED | UHi 20 6500K | Nichia 519A 5000K |
| Beam type | Throw | Balanced |
| Modes | 3 Stepped | 4 Stepped + Sub |
| UI | Simple | Skilhunt UI |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 70 | 90 |
| Weight | 2.1 oz | 1.2 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.6 x 1.0 in | 3.3 x 0.8 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 2 Year |
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