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Nitecore LA10 CRI vs ThruNite Saber
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 24% 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 Saber stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 675% 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 Saber 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 24% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 675% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 21% 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)Lightest
56 g (1.98 oz)Heaviest
Length
78.5 mm (3.09 in)Shortest
96.5 mm (3.80 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
85 lmLowest output
659 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
7555 cd
Beam distance
10 m (33 ft)Lowest
141 m (463 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1380 minLongest runtime
1140 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA
1 x AA alkaline or 1 x 14500 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C on battery cell with included USB to USB-C cable
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IPX6
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminium alloy
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
CampingEmergency pendant lightPortable 360-degree flood illumination
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesEmergency use
Common praise
Compact and lightweight360-degree flood illuminationLong battery runtimeMagnetic tail cap for attachmentRetractable diffuser for portability
Compact size and lightweight designAbility to run on widely available AA or rechargeable 14500 batteryIncluded USB-C rechargeable battery and cableSimple and effective two-mode UI reducing complexityGood beam throw and tight beam profile
Common complaints
Limited beam distance (10 meters only)Low maximum brightness (85 lumens)No included battery
Low CRI output (under 70)Limited to two modes onlyNo built-in charging port on flashlight body, charging occurs on batteryTailcap unscrews at the head end, which can confuse some users
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