Performance
The MT1A Pro kicks out 800 lumens with a 14500 rechargeable — enough punch to light up 250 meters ahead. Drop in a standard AA battery and it scales back to 200 lumens, still plenty for most tasks. Three modes: full-press on, half-press to cycle. No nonsense. The UHi 25 LED runs cool and the ATR module keeps temps in check when you need sustained output. At 52 grams with battery, it's lighter than your phone and built like it'll outlast it — aircraft aluminum with HA III finish, IP68 waterproof, and shrugs off 2-meter drops.
Pros
- USB-C charging built into the 14500 battery — no separate charger needed
- Dual fuel flexibility: runs on 14500 or standard AA batteries
- Compact at 93mm and 52g — true pocket carry without bulk
- Clean tail switch interface with mode memory
- IP68 waterproof and impact resistant to 2 meters
- No PWM flicker on any mode
Cons
- AA mode caps at 200 lumens
- Half-press switching takes practice under pressure
Specs
- Weight: 52g (1.83 oz) with battery
- Dimensions: 93mm (3.66") length
- Material: Aircraft aluminum with HA III military finish
- LED: NiteLab UHi 25 (50,000 hour lifespan)
- Output: 800 lumens max (14500), 200 lumens max (AA)
- Beam Distance: 250 meters / 273 yards
- Runtime: 800lm (1h) / 300lm (1.45h) / 50lm (10h) on 14500
- Power: 1 x 14500 Li-ion (included NL1411R 1,100mAh) or 1 x AA
- Charging: USB-C port on battery positive terminal
- Waterproof: IP68 rating
- Impact Resistance: 2 meters
- Modes: 3 brightness levels with memory function
Final Thoughts
The Nitecore MT1A Pro nails the EDC sweet spot — pocket-sized, powerful when you need it, and flexible enough to run on gas station batteries when you're caught out. USB-C charging keeps it simple, the build quality inspires confidence, and 800 lumens in this package is hard to beat. If you want one light that just works, this is it.
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