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Nitecore LA10 CRI vs ThruNite Saber 2A
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 2A 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 2A 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 2A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% 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 2A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 675% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 726% 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
56.2 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
142 m (466 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1380 minShortest runtime
11400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA
1x AA alkaline or rechargeable NiMH, or 1x 14500 lithium-ion (included)
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C charging via included 14500 battery
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IPX6
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminium alloy
Aluminum body with PMMA TIR optic lens
Use case profile
Best for
CampingEmergency pendant lightPortable 360-degree flood illumination
EDCEveryday carryLaw enforcementSecurityEmergency useMedical servicesCampingDuty light
Common praise
Compact and lightweight360-degree flood illuminationLong battery runtimeMagnetic tail cap for attachmentRetractable diffuser for portability
Compact and lightweight for pocket carryHigh output and good beam throwAbility to run on both AA and 14500 batteriesUSB-C charging included with the batterySimple and intuitive two-mode UIDurable IPX8 waterproof design
Common complaints
Limited beam distance (10 meters only)Low maximum brightness (85 lumens)No included battery
Tail switch is firm and may be hard for some to pressLow mode is relatively bright and not very low
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