Nitecore MT2C Pro vs Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB size comparison
The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 12.6 mm (0.49 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.
The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 12.6 mm (0.49 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 ↗ | Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 118 mm (4.65 in) | 130.6 mm (5.14 in)+12.6 mm |
| Head / width | 27 mm (1.06 in) | 26.9 mm (1.06 in)−0.1 mm |
| Body | 21 mm (0.83 in) | 23.9 mm (0.94 in)+2.9 mm |
| Weight | 64 g listed | 125 g with battery |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 / 2x CR123A |
| Max output | 1,800 lm | 500 lm |
| Throw | 520 m | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | not verified yet | $83.05 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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MT2C Pro vs ProTac 2L-X USB: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore MT2C Pro is the shorter light: 118 mm (4.65 in) against 130.6 mm (5.14 in), a difference of 12.6 mm (10%). At their widest points they are about the same (27 vs 26.9 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore MT2C Pro: 64 g listed; Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB: 125 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore MT2C Pro is rated brighter: 1,800 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB, 260% more.
Battery
The Nitecore MT2C Pro runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Nitecore MT2C Pro if you want a shorter light (12.6 mm shorter) and more output (1,800 lm vs 500 lm). On the specs we track, the Nitecore MT2C Pro is ahead or level everywhere; the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB 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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MT2C Pro vs ProTac 2L-X USB FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore MT2C Pro or the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB?
The Nitecore MT2C Pro is the shorter light: 118 mm (4.65 in) against 130.6 mm (5.14 in), a difference of 12.6 mm (10%). At their widest points they are about the same (27 vs 26.9 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore MT2C Pro: 64 g listed; Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB: 125 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Nitecore MT2C Pro or the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB?
The Nitecore MT2C Pro is rated brighter: 1,800 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB, 260% more.
Do the Nitecore MT2C Pro and Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB use the same battery?
The Nitecore MT2C Pro runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries.
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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.
- Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $83.05 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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