NitecoreMT2A Pro EDC Flashlight, 1000 Lumen, USB-C Rechargeable, 2X AA Battery Compatible Slim Penlight, Including NitecoreS Sticker

Let's get this out of the way first......My name is Alan and I am a flashaholic.OK.....The product arrived on time and well packaged. For the record, I have lights that encompass everything from budget lights to high end lights like those made by SureFire. I have a number of other Nitecore products as well. So why add another one?Up to 1,000 lumens in a pen light was irresistible. I always carry at least two lights, one being a keychain light and the other is normally worn in a belt holster. There are times however, when a more discreet carry is called for. That may be a penlight. Now to be fair, this is on the larger wide for a penlight.Compared to a Streamlight Sylus...To accommodate the larger lithium battery pack and the AA batteries...It is probably about 40% wider than the Stylus. It is also slightly longer. Be sure top read the specifications so that you know what you are buying. A Stylus you can easily hide in a suit coat. This light.....Not quite as easy to conceal.But what you trade off in size you gain in brightness. The light is solidly built in typical Nitecore tradition. The body has a unique knurling that works well for me. Be sure to look at the product images so you know what you are buying. I seem to recall a few people saying that they felt the knurling was too aggressive. I do not find that to be the case.The tail cap mounted switch works well with a firm feel and good feedback, but it is a reverse clicky with no monetary function. While I prefer a forward clicky....This was a trade of I was willing to accept. For that reason I did not deduct any stars. If this is a deal breaker for you then do not order this light. Perhaps they will offer something different in the future.The tail cap is also design for free standing an for a lanyard. That means that the switch is partially covered / two sides are covered by the tail standing metal. This is another feature that I do not like, but I purchased the light knowing this so no stars deducted. Access to the switch itself is still good but...It may be more difficult if you are wearing winter gloves.The beam profile is one with a distinct and moderate sized hot spot with generous side spill. There is a ring or two that will not affect normal use, but if you are a white wall hunter you will most likely not be pleased. The tint is on the cool side of neutral but not horribly so. The belt clip is bi directional and removable. It is in the box and not installed at delivery. The battery is accessible by removing the tail cap. The threads are cleanly cut and lubricated. The O ring was also lubricated at assembly.Overall...,I am very pleased with the light. While there are some negative aspects, the availability of 1,000 lumens (500 when AA powered) is hard to resist, especially at the stated run times. On the run times...Keep in mind that thermal management is in play, so how long the light will produce those high end lumens will depend on the conditions at the time of use as the light will reduce its output as its temperature climbs to protect itself.I have already used this light verifying that there were no skunks living under our deck. Its small formfactor (For a light capable of this output) made it much easier to get under there. I love having this much power in a form factor that is MUCH smaller than most typical 1,000 lumen lights.

I absolutely love this light! I'm an automotive technician and use a flashlight every day. Because of this, I always carry a pen light with me everywhere and always. I've been using Streamlight exclusively for the better part of the last 15 years. Unfortunately their quality has dropped off and I've had to replace them quite frequently. I figured I'd give something else a try. Wow! This thing is bright! Probably the best pocket light I've ever had! It's a little bigger in size than the pen lights I'm use to but still fits nicely in my pocket. Construction seems well made and on par with the rest. Charges quickly and it seems to hold the charge well. 3 light modes are nice but I light to use it on high because it's so dang bright. Hands down won't be disappointed if you like flashlights!

I have a still working Coast HP8R which I like very much. It's probably 5 years old at least and still going strong. However it's large and I have to carry it in a belt sheath, and I wanted something I could fit in a shirt pocket instead.This Nitecore flashlight is much smaller and lighter than the Coast. It fits my shirt pocket fairly well, and while there are even smaller/lighter penlights available, brightness, beam quality and run time suffer. For me the Nitecore is an acceptable compromise between light output and size/weight. YMMV.Light output of the Nitecore is similar to the Coast (both are rated 1000 lumens on high), both have three brightness levels. I assume the Coast has a longer run time because its battery is physically larger but since it's a older design I'm not even sure of that - and the Nitecore should be more than sufficient for my needs.The Nitecore does come up short in a couple of areas. One is the non focusing beam. The Coast has a gorgeous floodlight beam with no hotspot, and can be focused to a much brighter narrow beam. The Nitecore can't be focused and has a narrow very bright hot spot with much dimmer surround. Still fine for my needs but the Coast is better IMHO (the larger size does provide some benefits).Another Coast advantage is it has an external recharge port while the Nitecore does not. Not that big a deal to me, I'm not a flashlight nerd so I don't get terribly upset (like some) that you have to remove the Nitecore battery to recharge it. I'm old enough to remember when you had to open a flashlight to replace its spent carbon zinc batteries - or replace its burned out incandescent bulb, which was barely bright enough even when it worked. The new rechargeable LED flashlights are so fantastic that a minor inconvenience to recharge the battery is a nothingburger.The Nitecore beats the Coast in its brightness control. The Coast always powers on in full-brightness mode, which is usually much too bright so the powerup ritual includes immediately dimming the output. The Nitecore remembers the previous brightness setting between power cycles, which simplifies using it. Not a huge deal but appreciated.Both the Nitecore and Coast can run on alkaline batteries in a pinch, but the Coast requires a separate battery holder. It's included with the flashlight but it'll end up in a drawer and guaranteed you won't have it with you when you need it. The Nitecore beats the Coast in this area, no battery holder required, just slip in two AA's (performance is reduced on alkalines for either flashlight).So far the Nitecore has met my expectations completely. I'll update this review if anything goes wrong.