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Nitecore LA10 CRI vs Nitecore NU27
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU27 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 606% 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 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU27 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU27 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU27 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 606% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU27 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 148% 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$44.95Most expensive
Weight
42.7 g (1.51 oz)Lightest
56 g (1.98 oz)Heaviest
Length
78.5 mm (3.09 in)Longest
65.5 mm (2.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
85 lmLowest output
600 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
3705 cd
Beam distance
10 m (33 ft)Lowest
123 m (404 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1380 minShortest runtime
3420 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA
Built-in 850mAh Li-ion
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
Polycarbonate (PC)
Use case profile
Best for
CampingEmergency pendant lightPortable 360-degree flood illumination
CampingHikingTrail runningNight runningOutdoor adventuresFoggy and rainy environmentsEDC (Everyday Carry)
Common praise
Compact and lightweight360-degree flood illuminationLong battery runtimeMagnetic tail cap for attachmentRetractable diffuser for portability
Lightweight and comfortable at 56 gramsMultiple color temperatures for varied lighting needsGood beam distance of 123 metersLong maximum runtime of 57 hoursUSB-C onboard chargingDurable with IP66 rating and impact resistance 1 meterVersatile with clip for cap or backpack use
Common complaints
Limited beam distance (10 meters only)Low maximum brightness (85 lumens)No included battery
Lack of memory function—resets to lowest neutral light when powered offBeam has some flare-like artifacts not ideal for flood lighting
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