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Nitecore LA10 CRI vs Sofirn SC13A
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1429% 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 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% 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 SC13A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1429% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 31% 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$28Most expensive
Weight
42.7 g (1.51 oz)Heaviest
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
Length
78.5 mm (3.09 in)Longest
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
85 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
Unknown
Beam distance
10 m (33 ft)Lowest
150 m (492 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1380 minLongest runtime
1050 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA
18350 rechargeable lithium ion battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C charging
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IPX6
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminium alloy
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
CampingEmergency pendant lightPortable 360-degree flood illumination
CampingHikingFishingEmergency useDog walkingOutdoor activities
Common praise
Compact and lightweight360-degree flood illuminationLong battery runtimeMagnetic tail cap for attachmentRetractable diffuser for portability
High brightness up to 1300 lumens with several selectable output levelsExcellent color rendering (CRI over 90) for realistic color reproductionDurable AL6061-T6 aluminum construction with waterproof (IP68) and shockproof designLightweight and compact size for easy everyday carryConvenient USB-C built-in charging and magnetic tail for hands-free use
Common complaints
Limited beam distance (10 meters only)Low maximum brightness (85 lumens)No included battery
Very short maximum runtime at highest brightness (2 minutes)No specific details on max candela or precise impact resistance beyond 1 meter dropSome users may find the UI complex due to Anduril firmware
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