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Home/Compare/MagLite Mini LED 2-Cell AA vs NITECORE i4000R

Head-to-Head Comparison

MagLite Mini LED 2-Cell AA vs NITECORE i4000R

Side-by-side specs, scores, and Amazon pricing. Winner badges show which model leads each profile. Full spec comparison is included below.

MagLite Mini LED 2-Cell AA

MagLite

Mini LED 2-Cell AA

100
★4.7(4,384)
Lumens
84 lm
Throw
—
Runtime (High)
—
Weight
—
Battery
AA
$14.99Check Price on AmazonLast checked 3h ago
NITECORE i4000R

NITECORE

i4000R

90
★4.5(385)
Lumens
4,400 lm
Throw
—
Runtime (High)
—
Weight
—
Battery
21700
Currently unavailable

Winner by Profile

  • Tactical: NITECORE i4000R (81.3 vs 74.2)
  • Everyday Carry: MagLite Mini LED 2-Cell AA (86.8 vs 83.9)
  • Value: MagLite Mini LED 2-Cell AA (100.0 vs 89.5)
  • Throw: MagLite Mini LED 2-Cell AA (78.2 vs 77.3)
  • Flood: NITECORE i4000R (86.9 vs 83.3)
Spec
MagLite Mini LED 2-Cell AA

MagLite Mini LED 2-Cell AA

84 lmAA
$14.99Check Price on AmazonLast checked 3h ago
NITECORE i4000R

NITECORE i4000R

4,400 lm21700
Currently unavailable
Beam Pattern
▾Price & Scores2
Price$15$90
MSRP$20$90
▾Output & Beam5
Max Lumens84 lm4,400 lm
Sustained Lumens60 lm1,400 lm
Beam Patternhybridhybrid
IP RatingIPX4IPX8
Impact Resistance1.0 m1.5 m
▾Physical4
Length168 mm—
Head Diameter23.0 mm—
Body Diameter16.0 mm—
Body MaterialAluminumAluminum
▾Battery & Charging6
Battery TypeAA21700
Chargingnoneusb-c
USB-CNoNo
Replaceable BatteryYesYes
Battery IncludedNoNo
Rechargeable BatteryNoNo
▾Features7
Switch Typetwistdual
Strobe ModeNoNo
Memory ModeNoNo
LockoutNoNo
Moonlight ModeNoNo
Magnetic TailcapNoNo
Pocket ClipNoNo
▾Checklist9
Impact Resistant✓✓
Waterproof✓✓
USB-C Rechargeable✗✗
Battery Replaceable✓✓
Strobe Mode✗✗
Memory Mode✗✗
Lockout✗✗
Magnetic Tailcap✗✗
Pocket Clip✗✗
▾Category Scores5
Tactical Score74.281.3
EDC Score86.883.9
Value Score100.089.5
Throw Score78.277.3
Flood Score83.386.9
▾Amazon3
Amazon Reviews4,384385
Amazon Rating4.74.5
Release Year2,0102,022
MagLite$14.99Check Price on AmazonLast checked 3h ago
NITECORECurrently unavailable

Our Verdict

The MagLite Mini LED 2-Cell AA takes the edge with a stronger value profile (100.0 vs 89.5). It's the better pick for value use. The NITECORE i4000R may still be worth considering for value applications.

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