Nitecore MT1A Pro vs SureFire EDCL1-T size comparison
The SureFire EDCL1-T is 21.3 mm (0.84 in) longer than the Nitecore MT1A Pro, and 8.8 mm wider at its widest point. It is 42 g heavier (with battery).
The SureFire EDCL1-T is 21.3 mm (0.84 in) longer than the Nitecore MT1A Pro, and 8.8 mm wider at its widest point. It is 42 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Nitecore MT1A Pro Check price ↗ | SureFire EDCL1-T Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 93 mm (3.66 in) | 114.3 mm (4.50 in)+21.3 mm |
| Head / width | 19.8 mm (0.78 in) | 28.6 mm (1.12 in)+8.8 mm |
| Body | 17.3 mm (0.68 in) | — |
| Tail | 19.6 mm (0.77 in) | — |
| Weight | 52 g with battery | 93.6 g with battery+42 g |
| Battery | 14500 / AA | CR123A |
| Max output | 800 lm | 500 lm |
| Throw | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $41.95 at nitecorestore.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $215.00 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | nitecorestore.com sourced Listed 3.66" / head 0.78" / tube 0.68" / tail 0.77", 1.83 oz; converted | batteryjunction.com sourced Body diameter not listed |
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MT1A Pro vs EDCL1-T: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore MT1A Pro is the shorter light: 93 mm (3.66 in) against 114.3 mm (4.50 in), a difference of 21.3 mm (19%). At its widest point the Nitecore MT1A Pro is 8.8 mm slimmer (19.8 vs 28.6 mm). The Nitecore MT1A Pro is 42 g lighter (52 g vs 93.6 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore MT1A Pro is rated brighter: 800 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the SureFire EDCL1-T, 60% more.
Battery
The Nitecore MT1A Pro runs on removable 14500 / AA batteries; the SureFire EDCL1-T runs on a removable CR123A battery. For scale, a 14500 cell is about 14 × 50 mm and a CR123A about 17 × 34.5 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore MT1A Pro was $41.95 at nitecorestore.com and the SureFire EDCL1-T $215.00 at batteryjunction.com, so the Nitecore MT1A Pro cost $173.05 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Nitecore MT1A Pro if you want a shorter light (21.3 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (8.8 mm narrower), less weight (42 g lighter) and more output (800 lm vs 500 lm). On the specs we track, the Nitecore MT1A Pro is ahead or level everywhere; the SureFire EDCL1-T makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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MT1A Pro vs EDCL1-T FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore MT1A Pro or the SureFire EDCL1-T?
The Nitecore MT1A Pro is the shorter light: 93 mm (3.66 in) against 114.3 mm (4.50 in), a difference of 21.3 mm (19%). At its widest point the Nitecore MT1A Pro is 8.8 mm slimmer (19.8 vs 28.6 mm). The Nitecore MT1A Pro is 42 g lighter (52 g vs 93.6 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Nitecore MT1A Pro or the SureFire EDCL1-T?
The Nitecore MT1A Pro is rated brighter: 800 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the SureFire EDCL1-T, 60% more.
Which is cheaper, the Nitecore MT1A Pro or the SureFire EDCL1-T?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore MT1A Pro was $41.95 at nitecorestore.com and the SureFire EDCL1-T $215.00 at batteryjunction.com, so the Nitecore MT1A Pro cost $173.05 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Nitecore MT1A Pro and SureFire EDCL1-T use the same battery?
The Nitecore MT1A Pro runs on removable 14500 / AA batteries; the SureFire EDCL1-T runs on a removable CR123A battery. For scale, a 14500 cell is about 14 × 50 mm and a CR123A about 17 × 34.5 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Nitecore MT1A Pro: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by nitecorestore.com. Price $41.95 from nitecorestore.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- SureFire EDCL1-T: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $215.00 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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