Nitecore MT2C Pro vs Olight ArkPro size comparison
The Olight ArkPro is 6 mm (0.24 in) longer than the Nitecore MT2C Pro, with about the same max diameter/width. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs listed), so compare them with care.
Olight ArkPro: Photo: Olight · Image policy
The Olight ArkPro is 6 mm (0.24 in) longer than the Nitecore MT2C Pro, with about the same max diameter/width. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Nitecore MT2C Pro Check price ↗ | Olight ArkPro Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 118 mm (4.65 in) | 124 mm (4.88 in)+6 mm |
| Head / width | 27 mm (1.06 in) | 27 mm (1.06 in)same |
| Body | 21 mm (0.83 in) | — |
| Thickness | — | 16 mm (0.63 in) |
| Weight | 64 g listed | 115 g with battery |
| Battery | 18650 | Built-in |
| Max output | 1,800 lm | 1,500 lm |
| Throw | 520 m | 205 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | not verified yet | $109.99 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | olight.com sourced |
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MT2C Pro vs ArkPro: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore MT2C Pro is the shorter light: 118 mm (4.65 in) against 124 mm (4.88 in), a difference of 6 mm (5%). At their widest points they are about the same (27 vs 27 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore MT2C Pro: 64 g listed; Olight ArkPro: 115 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore MT2C Pro is rated brighter: 1,800 lm maximum vs 1,500 lm for the Olight ArkPro, 20% more. For beam distance the Nitecore MT2C Pro reaches further: 520 m vs 205 m rated throw (154% more).
Battery
The Nitecore MT2C Pro runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Olight ArkPro runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Nitecore MT2C Pro lets you swap in a charged spare.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Nitecore MT2C Pro if you want a shorter light (6 mm shorter), more output (1,800 lm vs 1,500 lm), longer throw (520 m vs 205 m) and a removable cell you can swap. Choose the Olight ArkPro if you want a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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MT2C Pro vs ArkPro FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore MT2C Pro or the Olight ArkPro?
The Nitecore MT2C Pro is the shorter light: 118 mm (4.65 in) against 124 mm (4.88 in), a difference of 6 mm (5%). At their widest points they are about the same (27 vs 27 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore MT2C Pro: 64 g listed; Olight ArkPro: 115 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Nitecore MT2C Pro or the Olight ArkPro?
The Nitecore MT2C Pro is rated brighter: 1,800 lm maximum vs 1,500 lm for the Olight ArkPro, 20% more. For beam distance the Nitecore MT2C Pro reaches further: 520 m vs 205 m rated throw (154% more).
Do the Nitecore MT2C Pro and Olight ArkPro use the same battery?
The Nitecore MT2C Pro runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Olight ArkPro runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Nitecore MT2C Pro lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- Nitecore MT2C Pro: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (batteryjunction.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. No verified price yet.
- Olight ArkPro: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer). Photo from manufacturer: the maker's own product photo with the background removed, scaled to the published length and diameter (Photo: Olight; image policy). Price $109.99 from olight.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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