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Nitecore MT21C
The Nitecore MT21C is a round-body LED handheld light rated at 1,000 lumens and 12,800 candela. That candela figure works out to an effective positive identification distance of 39 yards and visual impairment out to 5 yards, both calculated from the published beam data. It runs on 18650 and is rechargeable. It weighs 3.6 oz in an aluminum body 5.2 inches long. Measured against the 362 handheld lights in the index, it lands on the dimmer side for output (1,000 lumens), on the less intense side for beam intensity (12,800 candela), on the lighter side for weight (3.6 oz), and on the cheaper side for price ($75). It is one of 127 entries in the index that qualify as a light in the same 1,000 to 1,999 lumen class. The closest listed comparison is Nitecore EDC17, the same brand's light in the same 1,000 to 1,999 lumen class, priced at $70.
| Series | MT |
| Light Color | White |
| Emitter Type | LED |
| Lumens | 1000 |
| Candela | 12800 |
| Effective PID Distance (yds) | 39 |
| Max Effective PID Distance (yds) | 20 to 40 |
| Effective Visual Impairment (yds) | 5 |
| Max Effective Visual Impairment (yds) | 5 to 10 |
| Battery | 18650 |
| Rechargeable | Yes |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Weight (oz) | 3.6 |
| Bezel Diameter (in) | 1 |
| Length (in) | 5.2 |
| Country of Manufacture | China |
| Average Price | $75 |
| Form Factor | Round |
| Laser | No |
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