Comparison Console
Nitecore LA10 CRI vs Sofirn LT1 Lantern
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 89% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn LT1 Lantern stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 841% 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 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1 Lantern stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 180% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1 Lantern stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 848% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1 Lantern stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 841% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1 Lantern stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 92% 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$69.99Most expensive
Weight
42.7 g (1.51 oz)Lightest
405 g (14.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
78.5 mm (3.09 in)Shortest
176 mm (6.93 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
85 lmLowest output
800 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
Unknown
Beam distance
10 m (33 ft)
Unknown
Max runtime
1380 minLongest runtime
720 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA
4 x 18650 lithium-ion
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IPX6
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminium alloy
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
CampingEmergency pendant lightPortable 360-degree flood illumination
CampingHikingOutdoor useEmergency lighting
Common praise
Compact and lightweight360-degree flood illuminationLong battery runtimeMagnetic tail cap for attachmentRetractable diffuser for portability
High output brightnessLong runtime (up to 12 hours)Stepless adjustable color temperatureRugged and waterproof buildAnduril 2.0 firmware with many modes
Common complaints
Limited beam distance (10 meters only)Low maximum brightness (85 lumens)No included battery
Some find the weight (405g) heavy compared to smaller lanternsNo tripod mounting threadBeam distance not specified
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