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Nitecore LA10 CRI vs ThruNite Archer Mini
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 376% 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 4% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 376% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 207% 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$25.95Most expensive
Weight
42.7 g (1.51 oz)Heaviest
34 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
Length
78.5 mm (3.09 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
85 lmLowest output
405 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
2245 cd
Beam distance
10 m (33 ft)Lowest
87 m (285 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1380 minLongest runtime
450 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA
10400 rechargeable lithium-ion (sealed internal)
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IPX6
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminium alloy
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
CampingEmergency pendant lightPortable 360-degree flood illumination
EDC pocket carryDaily carryCampingHikingOutdoor use
Common praise
Compact and lightweight360-degree flood illuminationLong battery runtimeMagnetic tail cap for attachmentRetractable diffuser for portability
Compact size and weightUSB-C chargingSimple two-mode UIPleasant beam profile with TIR opticGood build quality and anodized aluminum bodyLockout feature to prevent accidental activation
Common complaints
Limited beam distance (10 meters only)Low maximum brightness (85 lumens)No included battery
Non-replaceable internal batteryGreen tint to the beam due to SST-20 LEDSome accidental tail switch activations without lockoutFrustrating user interface compared to traditional AAAsNo mechanical click switchSlippery smooth body with minimal knurling
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