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Nitecore MT10C vs Olight S10R Baton III
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore MT10C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MT10C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% 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 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S10R Baton III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S10R Baton III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S10R Baton III 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.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S10R Baton III stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 200% 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$47.96Most expensive
Weight
57 g (2.01 oz)Lightest
58 g (2.05 oz)Heaviest
Length
91.3 mm (3.59 in)Longest
68.5 mm (2.70 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
920 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
9000 cdHighest candela
3500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
190 m (623 ft)Highest
118 m (387 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
7200 minShortest runtime
21600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x CR123 or 1x IMR 18350 rechargeable Li-ion battery
1x CR123A or 1x RCR123A rechargeable
Charging type
Unknown
Magnetic USB charging dock and micro-USB cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminum alloy, anodized
Aluminum alloy (implied by stainless steel clip and typical Olight construction)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor activities requiring night vision preservation such as huntingSignaling in emergencies
Everyday carryGeneral purposeKeychain useOutdoor activities
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
Bright output relative to sizeMultiple useful modes including moonlightConvenient magnetic charging systemGood build quality and designDeep carry pocket clipProgrammable timer and lockout functions
Common complaints
Battery and charger not includedRuntime on turbo mode limited to about 30 minutes
Pocket clip may catch when putting in pocket, requires adjustmentSide switch location requires getting used to
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