Nitecore MT2A Pro vs Sofirn SC33 size comparison

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The Sofirn SC33 is 12 mm (0.47 in) shorter than the Nitecore MT2A Pro, and 12 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs listed), so compare them with care.

Nitecore MT2A Pro · 143 mmSofirn SC33 · 131 mm

The Sofirn SC33 is 12 mm (0.47 in) shorter than the Nitecore MT2A Pro, and 12 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs listed), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Nitecore MT2A Pro
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Sofirn SC33
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Length143 mm (5.63 in)131 mm (5.16 in)−12 mm
Head / width20 mm (0.79 in)32 mm (1.26 in)+12 mm
Body17 mm (0.67 in)—
Weight98 g listed110 g without battery
Battery2x AA / NL1416R21700
Max output1,000 lm5,200 lm
Throw255 m—
TypeEDCEDC
Price$44.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026from $41.99 at flashlightgo.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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MT2A Pro vs SC33: how they differ

Size and weight

The Sofirn SC33 is the shorter light: 131 mm (5.16 in) against 143 mm (5.63 in), a difference of 12 mm (8%). At its widest point the Nitecore MT2A Pro is 12 mm slimmer (20 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore MT2A Pro: 98 g listed; Sofirn SC33: 110 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Sofirn SC33 is rated brighter: 5,200 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Nitecore MT2A Pro, 420% more.

Battery

The Nitecore MT2A Pro runs on removable 2x AA / NL1416R batteries; the Sofirn SC33 runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a AA cell is about 14.5 × 50.5 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore MT2A Pro was $44.95 at batteryjunction.com and the Sofirn SC33 from $41.99 at flashlightgo.com, so the Sofirn SC33 cost $2.96 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 MT2A Pro if you want a slimmer profile (12 mm narrower). Choose the Sofirn SC33 if you want a shorter light (12 mm shorter) and more output (5,200 lm vs 1,000 lm). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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MT2A Pro vs SC33 FAQ

Which is smaller, the Nitecore MT2A Pro or the Sofirn SC33?

The Sofirn SC33 is the shorter light: 131 mm (5.16 in) against 143 mm (5.63 in), a difference of 12 mm (8%). At its widest point the Nitecore MT2A Pro is 12 mm slimmer (20 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore MT2A Pro: 98 g listed; Sofirn SC33: 110 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Nitecore MT2A Pro or the Sofirn SC33?

The Sofirn SC33 is rated brighter: 5,200 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Nitecore MT2A Pro, 420% more.

Which is cheaper, the Nitecore MT2A Pro or the Sofirn SC33?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore MT2A Pro was $44.95 at batteryjunction.com and the Sofirn SC33 from $41.99 at flashlightgo.com, so the Sofirn SC33 cost $2.96 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Nitecore MT2A Pro and Sofirn SC33 use the same battery?

The Nitecore MT2A Pro runs on removable 2x AA / NL1416R batteries; the Sofirn SC33 runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a AA cell is about 14.5 × 50.5 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).

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