Comparison Console
Nitecore LA10 CRI vs Sofirn LT1S 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 87% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 488% 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 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 82% 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 Lantern 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 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 488% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 141% 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$45.59Most expensive
Weight
42.7 g (1.51 oz)Lightest
338.9 g (11.95 oz)Heaviest
Length
78.5 mm (3.09 in)Shortest
97.3 mm (3.83 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
85 lmLowest output
500 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
82.5 cd
Beam distance
10 m (33 ft)Lowest
18 m (59 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1380 minShortest runtime
3330 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA
1x 21700 lithium-ion rechargeable
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C charging port (3A charge current)
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IPX6
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminium alloy
6061 aircraft-grade aluminum body with type 3 hard anodized coating, plastic diffuser
Use case profile
Best for
CampingEmergency pendant lightPortable 360-degree flood illumination
CampingHikingEmergency lightingPower outagesGeneral outdoor use
Common praise
Compact and lightweight360-degree flood illuminationLong battery runtimeMagnetic tail cap for attachmentRetractable diffuser for portability
Compact size and good portability for a lanternSmooth ramping and stepped modes with both warm and cool white lightIncludes red light modes for night useUSB-C onboard charging with powerbank outputSolid build quality with aluminum body and IPX8 waterproofingLong battery runtime up to over 500 hours on low moonlight mode
Common complaints
Limited beam distance (10 meters only)Low maximum brightness (85 lumens)No included battery
No tripod mount or magnetic tailcapCharging port on top may be vulnerable to moistureTailcap threads stiff due to large springsUser interface can be a bit complex with multiple clicksNo direct shortcut to turbo from onMechanical lockout twist can be tricky
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