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Nitecore LA10 CRI vs Sofirn LT1S
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 87% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn LT1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1312% 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 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 694% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1312% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 360% 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$40.29Most expensive
Weight
42.7 g (1.51 oz)Lightest
339 g (11.96 oz)Heaviest
Length
78.5 mm (3.09 in)Shortest
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
85 lmLowest output
1200 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
600 cd
Beam distance
10 m (33 ft)Lowest
49 m (161 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1380 minLongest runtime
300 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA
1x 21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IPX6
IPX8 (manufacturer), IPX4 (some reviewers)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminium alloy
6061 aircraft-grade aluminum with type 3 hard anodized coating
Use case profile
Best for
CampingEmergency pendant lightPortable 360-degree flood illumination
CampingHikingCar campingFestival useOvernight outdoor activitiesEmergency preparednessGeneral portable lantern use
Common praise
Compact and lightweight360-degree flood illuminationLong battery runtimeMagnetic tail cap for attachmentRetractable diffuser for portability
Versatile dual white and red light modesGood runtime and brightness balancePower bank charging capabilityDurable build quality with anodized aluminumMagnetic base and sturdy hanging hook for flexible placementAffordable price compared to competitors
Common complaints
Limited beam distance (10 meters only)Low maximum brightness (85 lumens)No included battery
User interface not as intuitive as Anduril 2IPX4 rating in some reviews limits heavy rain useWeight heavier than ultralight backpacking lightsThreads and spring in tailcap can be stiffPackaging is basic
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