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Nitecore MT10C vs Olight S1 Mini Baton
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MT10C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MT10C stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 300% 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$39.95Cheapest
US$50Most expensive
Weight
57 g (2.01 oz)Heaviest
43 g (1.52 oz)Lightest
Length
91.3 mm (3.59 in)Longest
54 mm (2.13 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
920 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
9000 cdHighest candela
2500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
190 m (623 ft)Highest
100 m (328 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
7200 minLongest runtime
1800 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x CR123 or 1x IMR 18350 rechargeable Li-ion battery
1 x 16340/RCR123A or CR123A
Charging type
Unknown
Micro-USB (via rechargeable battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminum alloy, anodized
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor activities requiring night vision preservation such as huntingSignaling in emergencies
Everyday Carry (EDC)Urban and office useGeneral close-range illuminationUltralight backpacking
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
Small size with strong output for EDCUseful rechargeable battery included with USB chargingGood beam pattern with flood and some throwDurable aluminum construction with IPX8 waterproof ratingVersatile clip allowing tip-up or tip-down carry
Common complaints
Battery and charger not includedRuntime on turbo mode limited to about 30 minutes
Tail magnet is weak for some use casesClip attachment can be stiff and require two handsConfusing model namingTurbo mode not available with standard CR123A cellsSome users desire stronger grip texture
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