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Nitecore MT10C vs ThruNite Archer 1C
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MT10C stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 227% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 227% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 163% 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$33.95Cheapest
Weight
57 g (2.01 oz)Heaviest
45 g (1.59 oz)Lightest
Length
91.3 mm (3.59 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
920 lmHighest output
281 lmLowest output
Max candela
9000 cdHighest candela
5136 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
190 m (623 ft)Lowest
269 m (883 ft)Highest
Max runtime
7200 minShortest runtime
18900 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x CR123 or 1x IMR 18350 rechargeable Li-ion battery
1 CR123A battery
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
10 m (33 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminum alloy, anodized
Aircraft grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor activities requiring night vision preservation such as huntingSignaling in emergencies
Everyday carrySelf-defenseEmergency use
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 size and lightweightGood build quality and tough anodized finishMultiple useful brightness modes including fireflyWaterproof and impact resistantTactical design with stainless steel strike bezel and knurled gripProgrammable memory function
Common complaints
Battery and charger not includedRuntime on turbo mode limited to about 30 minutes
Battery not includedSome users note larger o-ring on battery tube causing assembly difficultyClip reversible but no dedicated channel on tailcapTailstanding slightly unstable
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