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Nitecore LA10 CRI vs Nitecore MT10C
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MT10C stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 982% 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 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 982% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 422% 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$39.95Most expensive
Weight
42.7 g (1.51 oz)Lightest
57 g (2.01 oz)Heaviest
Length
78.5 mm (3.09 in)Shortest
91.3 mm (3.59 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
85 lmLowest output
920 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
9000 cd
Beam distance
10 m (33 ft)Lowest
190 m (623 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1380 minShortest runtime
7200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA
1x CR123 or 1x IMR 18350 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IPX6
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminium alloy
Aluminum alloy, anodized
Use case profile
Best for
CampingEmergency pendant lightPortable 360-degree flood illumination
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor activities requiring night vision preservation such as huntingSignaling in emergencies
Common praise
Compact and lightweight360-degree flood illuminationLong battery runtimeMagnetic tail cap for attachmentRetractable diffuser for portability
Compact and lightweightPowerful 920 lumen outputRed light mode preserves night vision and prevents insect attractionTactical tail switch for easy one-handed useRobust build quality with waterproof rating IPX8
Common complaints
Limited beam distance (10 meters only)Low maximum brightness (85 lumens)No included battery
Battery and charger not includedRuntime on turbo mode limited to about 30 minutes
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