Fenix E09R vs Nitecore MT1A Pro size comparison

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The Nitecore MT1A Pro is 14 mm (0.55 in) longer than the Fenix E09R, and 0.5 mm wider at its widest point. It is 7 g heavier (with battery).

Fenix E09R · 79 mmNitecore MT1A Pro · 93 mm

The Nitecore MT1A Pro is 14 mm (0.55 in) longer than the Fenix E09R, and 0.5 mm wider at its widest point. It is 7 g heavier (with battery).

Dimensions

Fenix E09R
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Nitecore MT1A Pro
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Length79 mm (3.11 in)93 mm (3.66 in)+14 mm
Head / width19.3 mm (0.76 in)19.8 mm (0.78 in)+0.5 mm
Body18.4 mm (0.72 in)17.3 mm (0.68 in)−1.1 mm
Tail—19.6 mm (0.77 in)
Weight45 g with battery52 g with battery+7 g
BatteryBuilt-in14500 / AA
Max output600 lm800 lm
Throw91 m—
TypeEDCEDC
Price$39.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$41.95 at nitecorestore.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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Listed 3.66" / head 0.78" / tube 0.68" / tail 0.77", 1.83 oz; converted

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E09R vs MT1A Pro: how they differ

Size and weight

The Fenix E09R is the shorter light: 79 mm (3.11 in) against 93 mm (3.66 in), a difference of 14 mm (15%). At its widest point the Fenix E09R is 0.5 mm slimmer (19.3 vs 19.8 mm). The Fenix E09R is 7 g lighter (45 g vs 52 g, with battery).

Brightness and throw

The Nitecore MT1A Pro is rated brighter: 800 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the Fenix E09R, 33% more.

Battery

The Fenix E09R runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Nitecore MT1A Pro runs on removable 14500 / AA batteries. Only the Nitecore MT1A Pro lets you swap in a charged spare.

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix E09R was $39.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Nitecore MT1A Pro $41.95 at nitecorestore.com, so the Fenix E09R cost $2.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Type

Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Fenix E09R if you want a shorter light (14 mm shorter), less weight (7 g lighter) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the Nitecore MT1A Pro if you want more output (800 lm vs 600 lm) and a removable cell you can swap. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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E09R vs MT1A Pro FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix E09R or the Nitecore MT1A Pro?

The Fenix E09R is the shorter light: 79 mm (3.11 in) against 93 mm (3.66 in), a difference of 14 mm (15%). At its widest point the Fenix E09R is 0.5 mm slimmer (19.3 vs 19.8 mm). The Fenix E09R is 7 g lighter (45 g vs 52 g, with battery).

Which is brighter, the Fenix E09R or the Nitecore MT1A Pro?

The Nitecore MT1A Pro is rated brighter: 800 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the Fenix E09R, 33% more.

Which is cheaper, the Fenix E09R or the Nitecore MT1A Pro?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix E09R was $39.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Nitecore MT1A Pro $41.95 at nitecorestore.com, so the Fenix E09R cost $2.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix E09R and Nitecore MT1A Pro use the same battery?

The Fenix E09R runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Nitecore MT1A Pro runs on removable 14500 / AA batteries. Only the Nitecore MT1A Pro lets you swap in a charged spare.

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