Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 vs Nitecore MT1A Pro size comparison
The Nitecore MT1A Pro is 3.5 mm (0.14 in) longer than the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0, and 1.3 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs without battery), so compare them with care.
The Nitecore MT1A Pro is 3.5 mm (0.14 in) longer than the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0, and 1.3 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs without battery), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 Check price ↗ | Nitecore MT1A Pro Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 89.5 mm (3.52 in) | 93 mm (3.66 in)+3.5 mm |
| Head / width | 18.5 mm (0.73 in) | 19.8 mm (0.78 in)+1.3 mm |
| Body | 18.5 mm (0.73 in) | 17.3 mm (0.68 in)−1.2 mm |
| Tail | — | 19.6 mm (0.77 in) |
| Weight | 23.5 g without battery | 52 g with battery |
| Battery | 14500 / AA | 14500 / AA |
| Max output | 900 lm | 800 lm |
| Throw | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Source | lumintop.com unverified From search-cited spec (maker page not rendered); re-check | nitecorestore.com sourced Listed 3.66" / head 0.78" / tube 0.68" / tail 0.77", 1.83 oz; converted |
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Tool AA 3.0 vs MT1A Pro: how they differ
Size and weight
The Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 is the shorter light: 89.5 mm (3.52 in) against 93 mm (3.66 in), a difference of 3.5 mm (4%). At its widest point the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 is 1.3 mm slimmer (18.5 vs 19.8 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Lumintop Tool AA 3.0: 23.5 g without battery; Nitecore MT1A Pro: 52 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 is rated brighter: 900 lm maximum vs 800 lm for the Nitecore MT1A Pro, 13% more.
Battery
Both run on removable 14500 / AA batteries, so spare cells work in either light.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 if you want a shorter light (3.5 mm shorter) and more output (900 lm vs 800 lm). On the specs we track, the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 is ahead or level everywhere; the Nitecore MT1A Pro 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.
Check price ↗ Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 Check price ↗ Nitecore MT1A Pro
Tool AA 3.0 vs MT1A Pro FAQ
Which is smaller, the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 or the Nitecore MT1A Pro?
The Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 is the shorter light: 89.5 mm (3.52 in) against 93 mm (3.66 in), a difference of 3.5 mm (4%). At its widest point the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 is 1.3 mm slimmer (18.5 vs 19.8 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Lumintop Tool AA 3.0: 23.5 g without battery; Nitecore MT1A Pro: 52 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 or the Nitecore MT1A Pro?
The Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 is rated brighter: 900 lm maximum vs 800 lm for the Nitecore MT1A Pro, 13% more.
Do the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 and Nitecore MT1A Pro use the same battery?
Both run on removable 14500 / AA batteries, so spare cells work in either light.