Comparison Console
Nitecore LA10 CRI vs Nitecore NU25 MCT
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 15% 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 NU25 MCT stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 371% 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 NU25 MCT 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 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU25 MCT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU25 MCT stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 371% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU25 MCT stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% 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
50 g (1.76 oz)Heaviest
Length
78.5 mm (3.09 in)Longest
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
85 lmLowest output
400 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
4351 cd
Beam distance
10 m (33 ft)Lowest
132 m (433 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1380 minShortest runtime
2700 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA
Built-in 700mAh Li-ion battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IPX6
IP66
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminium alloy
PC
Use case profile
Best for
CampingEmergency Pendant LightPortable 360 Degree Flood Illumination
Night RunningTrekkingHikingCampingOutdoor AdventuresEmergency LightingUltra Lightweight Outdoor Lighting
Common praise
Compact And Lightweight360 Degree Flood IlluminationLong Battery RuntimeMagnetic Tail Cap For AttachmentRetractable Diffuser For Portability
Lightweight And Comfortable With 50g Weight Including Bracket And HeadbandMultiple Color Temperatures For Versatile LightingLong Maximum Runtime Up To 45 Hours On Ultralow ModeUSB C Charging With Fast Recharge Time (~75 Minutes)Durable With Ip66 Waterproof And 1 Meter Impact ResistanceIntuitive Dual Button Interface For Easy Operation Even With GlovesLockout Mode For Safe Transport
Common complaints
Limited Beam Distance (10 Meters Only)Low Maximum Brightness (85 Lumens)No Included Battery
Limited Impact Resistance To 1 MeterBeam Distance Moderate Compared To High Power Flashlights
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