Fenix LD12R vs Nitecore MT1A Pro size comparison
The Nitecore MT1A Pro is 28 mm (1.10 in) shorter than the Fenix LD12R, and 2.2 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 22 g lighter (with battery).
The Nitecore MT1A Pro is 28 mm (1.10 in) shorter than the Fenix LD12R, and 2.2 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 22 g lighter (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix LD12R Check price ↗ | Nitecore MT1A Pro Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 121 mm (4.76 in) | 93 mm (3.66 in)−28 mm |
| Head / width | 22 mm (0.87 in) | 19.8 mm (0.78 in)−2.2 mm |
| Body | 19 mm (0.75 in) | 17.3 mm (0.68 in)−1.7 mm |
| Tail | — | 19.6 mm (0.77 in) |
| Weight | 74 g with battery | 52 g with battery−22 g |
| Battery | 14500 | 14500 / AA |
| Max output | 600 lm | 800 lm |
| Throw | 186 m | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $59.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $41.95 at nitecorestore.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | nitecorestore.com sourced Listed 3.66" / head 0.78" / tube 0.68" / tail 0.77", 1.83 oz; converted |
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LD12R vs MT1A Pro: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore MT1A Pro is the shorter light: 93 mm (3.66 in) against 121 mm (4.76 in), a difference of 28 mm (23%). At its widest point the Nitecore MT1A Pro is 2.2 mm slimmer (19.8 vs 22 mm). The Nitecore MT1A Pro is 22 g lighter (52 g vs 74 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore MT1A Pro is rated brighter: 800 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the Fenix LD12R, 33% more.
Battery
The Fenix LD12R runs on a removable 14500 battery; the Nitecore MT1A Pro runs on removable 14500 / AA batteries.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix LD12R was $59.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Nitecore MT1A Pro $41.95 at nitecorestore.com, so the Nitecore MT1A Pro cost $18.00 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 Nitecore MT1A Pro if you want a shorter light (28 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (2.2 mm narrower), less weight (22 g lighter) and more output (800 lm vs 600 lm). On the specs we track, the Nitecore MT1A Pro is ahead or level everywhere; the Fenix LD12R 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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LD12R vs MT1A Pro FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix LD12R or the Nitecore MT1A Pro?
The Nitecore MT1A Pro is the shorter light: 93 mm (3.66 in) against 121 mm (4.76 in), a difference of 28 mm (23%). At its widest point the Nitecore MT1A Pro is 2.2 mm slimmer (19.8 vs 22 mm). The Nitecore MT1A Pro is 22 g lighter (52 g vs 74 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix LD12R or the Nitecore MT1A Pro?
The Nitecore MT1A Pro is rated brighter: 800 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the Fenix LD12R, 33% more.
Which is cheaper, the Fenix LD12R or the Nitecore MT1A Pro?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix LD12R was $59.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Nitecore MT1A Pro $41.95 at nitecorestore.com, so the Nitecore MT1A Pro cost $18.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix LD12R and Nitecore MT1A Pro use the same battery?
The Fenix LD12R runs on a removable 14500 battery; the Nitecore MT1A Pro runs on removable 14500 / AA batteries.
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Sources
- Fenix LD12R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $59.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Nitecore MT1A Pro: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by nitecorestore.com. Price $41.95 from nitecorestore.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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