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Nitecore LA10 CRI vs Nitecore MT06MD
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 112% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 112% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$25Cheapest
US$32Most expensive
Weight
42.7 g (1.51 oz)Heaviest
22 g (0.78 oz)Lightest
Length
78.5 mm (3.09 in)Shortest
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
85 lmLowest output
180 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
860 cd
Beam distance
10 m (33 ft)Lowest
58 m (190 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1380 minShortest runtime
2100 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA
2 × AAA
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
Unknown
No
IP rating
IPX6
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminium alloy
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy with HAIII hard anodising
Use case profile
Best for
CampingEmergency pendant lightPortable 360-degree flood illumination
Medical professionals for pupil inspection and injury diagnosisEMTsClose-up detailed tasksHousehold chores requiring flood light in close quarters
Common praise
Compact and lightweight360-degree flood illuminationLong battery runtimeMagnetic tail cap for attachmentRetractable diffuser for portability
High color rendering index (CRI >90) for accurate color representationLightweight and compact form factorGood runtime of up to 35 hoursDurable aerospace grade aluminum alloy body with quality anodizingTurns on in low mode by default to avoid flashing patientsSuitable for alcohol sterilizationStable and consistent output with efficient circuitry
Common complaints
Limited beam distance (10 meters only)Low maximum brightness (85 lumens)No included battery
No mode memory, always starts in low modeThreads are thin which could affect durability long termNot rechargeable, requires AAA batteriesNot designed for tactical or high-impact use
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