MagLite
Mini LED 2-Cell AA
- Lumens
- 84 lm
- Throw
- —
- Runtime (High)
- —
- Weight
- —
- Battery
- AA
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.
NITECORE
i4000R
- Lumens
- 4,400 lm
- Throw
- —
- Runtime (High)
- —
- Weight
- —
- Battery
- 21700
Winner by Profile
- Tactical: NITECORE i4000R (81.3 vs 74.2)
- Everyday Carry: MagLite Mini LED 2-Cell AA (86.7 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 83.2)
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Beam Pattern | ||
| ▾Price & Scores2 | ||
| Price | $15 | $90 |
| MSRP | $20 | $90 |
| ▾Output & Beam5 | ||
| Max Lumens | 84 lm | 4,400 lm |
| Sustained Lumens | 60 lm | 1,400 lm |
| Beam Pattern | hybrid | hybrid |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX8 |
| Impact Resistance | 1.0 m | 1.5 m |
| ▾Physical4 | ||
| Length | 168 mm | — |
| Head Diameter | 23.0 mm | — |
| Body Diameter | 16.0 mm | — |
| Body Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| ▾Battery & Charging6 | ||
| Battery Type | AA | 21700 |
| Charging | none | usb-c |
| USB-C | No | No |
| Replaceable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Included | No | No |
| Rechargeable Battery | No | No |
| ▾Features7 | ||
| Switch Type | twist | dual |
| Strobe Mode | No | No |
| Memory Mode | No | No |
| Lockout | No | No |
| Moonlight Mode | No | No |
| Magnetic Tailcap | No | No |
| Pocket Clip | No | No |
| ▾Checklist9 | ||
| Impact Resistant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Waterproof | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB-C Rechargeable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery Replaceable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Strobe Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Memory Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Lockout | ✗ | ✗ |
| Magnetic Tailcap | ✗ | ✗ |
| Pocket Clip | ✗ | ✗ |
| ▾Category Scores5 | ||
| Tactical Score | 74.2 | 81.3 |
| EDC Score | 86.7 | 83.9 |
| Value Score | 100.0 | 89.5 |
| Throw Score | 78.2 | 77.3 |
| Flood Score | 83.2 | 86.9 |
| ▾Amazon3 | ||
| Amazon Reviews | 4,293 | 385 |
| Amazon Rating | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Release Year | 2,010 | 2,022 |
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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