Nitecore MT1A Pro vs Zebralight SC65c HI size comparison
The Zebralight SC65c HI is 1 mm (0.04 in) shorter than the Nitecore MT1A Pro, and 4.7 mm wider at its widest point.
The Zebralight SC65c HI is 1 mm (0.04 in) shorter than the Nitecore MT1A Pro, and 4.7 mm wider at its widest point.
Dimensions
| Nitecore MT1A Pro Check price ↗ | Zebralight SC65c HI Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 93 mm (3.66 in) | 92 mm (3.62 in)−1 mm |
| Head / width | 19.8 mm (0.78 in) | 24.5 mm (0.96 in)+4.7 mm |
| Body | 17.3 mm (0.68 in) | — |
| Tail | 19.6 mm (0.77 in) | — |
| Weight | 52 g with battery | — |
| Battery | 14500 / AA | 18650 |
| Max output | 800 lm | — |
| Throw | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $41.95 at nitecorestore.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $95.00 at zebralight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | nitecorestore.com sourced Listed 3.66" / head 0.78" / tube 0.68" / tail 0.77", 1.83 oz; converted | zebralight.com sourced Only head diameter listed |
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MT1A Pro vs SC65c HI: how they differ
Size and weight
The Zebralight SC65c HI is the shorter light: 92 mm (3.62 in) against 93 mm (3.66 in), a difference of 1 mm (1%). At its widest point the Nitecore MT1A Pro is 4.7 mm slimmer (19.8 vs 24.5 mm).
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore MT1A Pro is rated at 800 lm; we have no published maximum for the Zebralight SC65c HI.
Battery
The Nitecore MT1A Pro runs on removable 14500 / AA batteries; the Zebralight SC65c HI runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 14500 cell is about 14 × 50 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore MT1A Pro was $41.95 at nitecorestore.com and the Zebralight SC65c HI $95.00 at zebralight.com, so the Nitecore MT1A Pro cost $53.05 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 slimmer profile (4.7 mm narrower). On the specs we track, the Nitecore MT1A Pro is ahead or level everywhere; the Zebralight SC65c HI 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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MT1A Pro vs SC65c HI FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore MT1A Pro or the Zebralight SC65c HI?
The Zebralight SC65c HI is the shorter light: 92 mm (3.62 in) against 93 mm (3.66 in), a difference of 1 mm (1%). At its widest point the Nitecore MT1A Pro is 4.7 mm slimmer (19.8 vs 24.5 mm).
Which is cheaper, the Nitecore MT1A Pro or the Zebralight SC65c HI?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore MT1A Pro was $41.95 at nitecorestore.com and the Zebralight SC65c HI $95.00 at zebralight.com, so the Nitecore MT1A Pro cost $53.05 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Nitecore MT1A Pro and Zebralight SC65c HI use the same battery?
The Nitecore MT1A Pro runs on removable 14500 / AA batteries; the Zebralight SC65c HI runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 14500 cell is about 14 × 50 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- 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.
- Zebralight SC65c HI: specs from Zebralight product page (manufacturer). Price $95.00 from zebralight.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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