Nitecore MT2A Pro
1,000-lumen AA EDC light with USB-C rechargeable Li-ion and dual-fuel AA compatibility in a slim pocket body.
- Price
- $36
- Weight
- 3.1 oz
- Brand
- Nitecore
- Category
- Lights
Featured in
Features
- •1,000 lumens
- •255m throw
- •USB-C rechargeable
- •Runs on Li-ion or 2x AA
Capability Boosts
Recommended For
More lights guides & articles
Guides
Overview
The Nitecore MT2A Pro solves the oldest EDC flashlight argument: rechargeable convenience versus battery availability. It ships with a USB-C rechargeable NL1416R Li-ion cell for daily carry, and when that runs flat off-grid you drop in two standard AA batteries and keep going. That dual-fuel flexibility is rare in a light this small and this bright.
Output tops out at 1,000 lumens from the NiteLab UHi 20 LED, with a focused beam that throws 255 meters, genuinely long reach for a pen-sized light. On the 50-lumen low it runs about 20 hours, which is the setting you actually use for chores and navigation. The IP68 rating means it survives submersion and dust, and Nitecore's temperature regulation steps output down before the light overheats rather than shutting off.
At a slim 142.8mm and 87.6 grams with the battery, it disappears in a pocket or pack. For a do-everything utility light that pulls range, truck, and household duty without babysitting a proprietary battery, the MT2A Pro is one of the best value-per-dollar lights of the year.
Key Features
- 1,000-lumen max output from the NiteLab UHi 20 LED
- 255-meter throw with 16,500 cd peak beam intensity
- USB-C rechargeable NL1416R 1,600 mAh Li-ion included
- Dual-fuel: runs on 2x AA when the Li-ion cell is depleted
- IP68 waterproof and dustproof rating
- Advanced temperature regulation to protect output
- Slim 142.8mm body, 87.6 g with battery
Pros
- +Dual-fuel Li-ion plus AA flexibility is rare at this size
- +1,000 lumens and 255 m throw from a pocket light
- +USB-C charging with no proprietary cradle
- +IP68 rating handles rain, dust, and submersion
- +Excellent value per lumen
Cons
- −Max output is not sustained; it steps down on heat
- −AA fallback mode caps brightness below Li-ion output
- −Single-LED throw beam has less flood than a duty light
- −No dedicated tactical tailcap for momentary-only use
Detailed Specifications
- Lumens
- 1,000 lumens max
- throw
- 255 meters / 16,500 cd
- Runtime
- Up to 20 hr at 50 lumens
- Battery Type
- NL1416R USB-C Li-ion (included) or 2x AA
- Waterproof Rating
- IP68
- Length
- 142.8 mm
- weight
- 87.6 g with battery
- led
- NiteLab UHi 20
Similar Products
Compatibility Tags
Build Your Custom Configuration
Add the Nitecore MT2A Pro to your build and see how it enhances your platform.