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Nitecore MT10C vs Sofirn SC31B
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 3% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% 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$38.95Cheapest
Weight
57 g (2.01 oz)Lightest
59 g (2.08 oz)Heaviest
Length
91.3 mm (3.59 in)Shortest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
920 lmLowest output
1000 lmHighest output
Max candela
9000 cdLowest candela
10750 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
190 m (623 ft)Lowest
207 m (679 ft)Highest
Max runtime
7200 minLongest runtime
4800 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x CR123 or 1x IMR 18350 rechargeable Li-ion battery
18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Unknown
Micro USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum alloy, anodized
6061 Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor activities requiring night vision preservation such as huntingSignaling in emergencies
Everyday carry (EDC)Home useOutdoor activities such as camping, hiking, caving, dog walking, fishing
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
Good value budget lightUSB charging includedStrong pocket clipSimple and easy user interfaceSolid build quality with anodised finish and gold plated springs
Common complaints
Battery and charger not includedRuntime on turbo mode limited to about 30 minutes
No dedicated ultra-low moonlight modeMode memory can be inconvenient to access lowest modesClip is not reversible and protrudes beyond light lengthMicro USB instead of USB-C chargingNo lanyard included in some packages
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