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Nitecore MT10C vs ThruNite Saber
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite Saber stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Saber stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MT10C stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Saber stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 532% 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$25.95Cheapest
Weight
57 g (2.01 oz)Heaviest
56 g (1.98 oz)Lightest
Length
91.3 mm (3.59 in)Shortest
96.5 mm (3.80 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
920 lmHighest output
659 lmLowest output
Max candela
9000 cdHighest candela
7555 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
190 m (623 ft)Highest
141 m (463 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
7200 minLongest runtime
1140 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x CR123 or 1x IMR 18350 rechargeable Li-ion battery
1 x AA alkaline or 1 x 14500 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C on battery cell with included USB to USB-C cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum alloy, anodized
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor activities requiring night vision preservation such as huntingSignaling in emergencies
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesEmergency 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 lightweight designAbility to run on widely available AA or rechargeable 14500 batteryIncluded USB-C rechargeable battery and cableSimple and effective two-mode UI reducing complexityGood beam throw and tight beam profile
Common complaints
Battery and charger not includedRuntime on turbo mode limited to about 30 minutes
Low CRI output (under 70)Limited to two modes onlyNo built-in charging port on flashlight body, charging occurs on batteryTailcap unscrews at the head end, which can confuse some users
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