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Nitecore LA10 CRI vs ThruNite BSS W1
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 17% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 715% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 715% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1240% 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$25Most expensive
US$24Cheapest
Weight
42.7 g (1.51 oz)Lightest
51.5 g (1.82 oz)Heaviest
Length
78.5 mm (3.09 in)Longest
67 mm (2.64 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
85 lmLowest output
693 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
Unknown
Beam distance
10 m (33 ft)
Unknown
Max runtime
1380 minLongest runtime
103 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA
16340 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
Unknown
MicroUSB onboard charging
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IPX6
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminium alloy
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
CampingEmergency Pendant LightPortable 360 Degree Flood Illumination
EDC For New UsersCompact Small EDC UseDeep Pocket Carry
Common praise
Compact And Lightweight360 Degree Flood IlluminationLong Battery RuntimeMagnetic Tail Cap For AttachmentRetractable Diffuser For Portability
Compact And Lightweight DesignDeep Carry Pocket ClipAffordable Price PointStrong Magnetic TailcapSimple And Intuitive User Interface
Common complaints
Limited Beam Distance (10 Meters Only)Low Maximum Brightness (85 Lumens)No Included Battery
Short Turbo Runtime (1 Minute Before Stepdown)Microusb Charging Instead Of USB CNo Lockout Mode Except Mechanical TwistGreen Tint On Lower ModesLED Centering Not Perfect
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