Review: Nitecore MT21A (XP-E2 R2 | 2 x AA)

Another fine review , sir .

Thanks .

Great review on a very interesting light thank you for doing this.

Good work and great review!

I’m glad I wasn’t the only one who couldn’t get the tailcap apart. I was trying to install a new GITD tail button and I said the same thing in the other thread about this light. Why do they even include an extra tailcap button when the tailcap is just about impossible to get apart? GR-R-R-R! :slight_smile:

Nice light though and I’m glad I got one.

Thank you for the review, I use the earlier version, a Nitecore MT2A as my EDC and like you suggested I use the Turbo and Strobe modes by loosening and tightening the head, not a security guard though, just self defence.
I find mine to be easy to use and carry, I would buy another, or the MT21A, if mine got lost.

Is there any difference between

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and

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Or is there any difference between

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and

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i was a shill before, not anymore. a peom by kriesl ©2013

Personally, I don't like affiliate links, but check out reply #36 (sb56637's post) in this thread:

https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/72521

i did not know that these were affiliate links.

well i was not sure about them.

the links were not declared as affiliate links.

at least fran82 and Buwuve state clearly that the links they are posting are affiliate links.

Saved for posterity.

Thank you for taking the time to review the light for us, very much appreciated!

I just got mine in (actually two :slight_smile: ) and I noticed the strobe mode alternates in frequency every two seconds; a rapid strobe at 21.85Hz and a slower strobe at 12.14Hz. Might be useful to include this info in your review.

The two I got do differ slighly in output (there will always be sample variance) and the step-down timer is different as well. Here are some LBL numbers (lightbox lumens) with my two samples.

MT21A #1
Turbo - 276.1 (0s) / 249.6 (30s) / 201.7 (142s) LBL
High - 124.4 (30s) LBL
Med - 57 (30s) LBL
Low - 9.3 (30s) LBL

MT21A #2
Turbo - 239.2 (0s) / 217.6 (30s) / 176.7 (148s) LBL
High - 122.6 (30s) LBL
Med - 68.9 (30s) LBL
Low - 14 (30s) LBL

Overall in the end I’m pleasantly suprised by this light. Good output and great throw for the 2 X AA format. I wish there was a stainless steel bezel to protect the lens, but for the price I paid I really can’t complain at all.

looking forward to seeing the outdoor shots. Would be nice to see the outdoor shots compared to the MT2A.

Great review; thank you.

Bought one, too...impressive throw for a 2xAA. Very well built as well. The Nitecore MT21A and the Klarus P2A are the top of the heap in the buget 2xAA category.

Thanks again for a very informative and enjoyable review.

Received!
If I have to figure out one rant, reflector is a bit foggy like in Thrunite´s products.
Otherwise 5/5 easily if you like this format!

Now that´s a ringy beam : /

…once he posts some outdoor shots the effect will disappear. The beam on mine is not ringy at all. As was said, if you like the format, this light is an extraordinary bargain.

First of all; Thanks for the informative and in-depth Review of this Terrific light. Mine arrived late on Saturday; I got a Great Deal from Battery Junction(less than 25 Bucks), and I am Very Pleased. I was just about to buy a MT1A(and I Still might) when I ran across the BJ Deal, and I couldn’t be happier. I Love the UI, and, like the, my default is Turbo+Low. The Strobe is different from any of my other lights; I don’t know technically if it’s Better or Worse, but it’s definitely Different. Previously, my only 2AA lights were the Rayovac Indestructibles, which I also like, but obviously for Different reasons. I kept one Indestructible on the nightstand(this MT21A now is my go-to nightstand light) and one in my Truck because they’re too bulky/heavy for EDC. This MT21A could be a Great EDC for me(I’m 6’6”–275lb) as well.

First of all; Thanks for the informative and in-depth Review of this Terrific light. Mine arrived late on Saturday; I got a Great Deal from Battery Junction(less than 25 Bucks), and I am Very Pleased. I was just about to buy a MT1A(and I Still might) when I ran across the BJ Deal, and I couldn’t be happier. I Love the UI, and, like the, my default is Turbo+Low. The Strobe is different from any of my other lights; I don’t know technically if it’s Better or Worse, but it’s definitely Different. Previously, my only 2AA lights were the Rayovac Indestructibles, which I also like, but obviously for Different reasons. I kept one Indestructible on the nightstand(this MT21A now is my go-to nightstand light) and one in my Truck because they’re too bulky/heavy for EDC. This MT21A could be a Great EDC for me(I’m 6’6”–275lb) as well.

Thanks for sharing this review. I just picked up one of these for only twenty bucks (used, but in fantastic condition) on CPF MarketPlace. Very nice light for the money. Love it! This makes NiteCore #3 :) (EA4 and a P25 were the first two really nice).

Edit: I’ve tried sharing a picture (through Photobucket), but it doesn’t seem to be showing, here. Not sure what I’m doing wrong.

Deal alert: Now only $25.12 at GB

Thanks for the heads up the I’ve been looking at this light for a while & it seems a great value at $30 much less $25, but yikes some of the reviews on that retailer:

Anyone here bought from them before?

edit- i dont want to link it in case it seems like im affiliated or something, but it’s $1 more at a much higher rated seller, with a keychain light, not that that’s worth $1.

Nice review, thanks