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Nitecore MT10C vs Olight i5T EOS
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i5T EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MT10C stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 207% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 207% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 500% 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$39.95Most expensive
US$29.95Cheapest
Weight
57 g (2.01 oz)Lightest
60 g (2.12 oz)Heaviest
Length
91.3 mm (3.59 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
920 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
9000 cdHighest candela
910 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
190 m (623 ft)Highest
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
7200 minLongest runtime
1200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x CR123 or 1x IMR 18350 rechargeable Li-ion battery
1 x AA Alkaline battery
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminum alloy, anodized
Anodized Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseOutdoor Activities Requiring Night Vision Preservation Such As HuntingSignaling In Emergencies
Everyday CarryGiftingOutdoor UseCamping And HikingUp Close Illumination
Common praise
Compact And LightweightPowerful 920 Lumen OutputRed Light Mode Preserves Night Vision And Prevents Insect AttractionTactical Tail Switch For Easy One Handed UseRobust Build Quality With Waterproof Rating Ipx8
Compact And Lightweight DesignHigh Quality Anodized Aluminum BodyGood Max Output Of 300 LumensConvenient Tail Switch With Smooth ActionDual Direction Pocket Clip Allows Versatile Carry, Including Use As A HeadlampSoft, Balanced Beam With Wide Hotspot Comfortable For Close Up UseCompatible With Widely Available Aa Alkaline And Nimh Batteries
Common complaints
Battery And Charger Not IncludedRuntime On Turbo Mode Limited To About 30 Minutes
Not Compatible With Lithium Ion BatteriesSome Users Find Grip Knurling AverageLimited To Two Main Output Levels Plus MoonlightNo Onboard ChargingRuntime On High Mode Is Limited Due To StepdownNo Included Lanyard
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