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Nitecore MT10C vs ThruNite T1S
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 10% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite T1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 440% 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$30Cheapest
Weight
57 g (2.01 oz)Lightest
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
91.3 mm (3.59 in)Longest
69.5 mm (2.74 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
920 lmLowest output
1212 lmHighest output
Max candela
9000 cdHighest candela
8460 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
190 m (623 ft)Highest
184 m (604 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
7200 minShortest runtime
38880 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x CR123 or 1x IMR 18350 rechargeable Li-ion battery
18350
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C PD compatible
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 6061-T6
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor activities requiring night vision preservation such as huntingSignaling in emergencies
EDC useCompact portable lightHands-free use with magnetic tail and clip
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 light weightPowerful max output for sizeUSB-C PD chargingNon-proprietary batteryMagnetic tailcap and dual-directional clip for hands-free useGood build quality and anodized aluminum body
Common complaints
Battery and charger not includedRuntime on turbo mode limited to about 30 minutes
Green tint shifts on lower brightness modesPlastic concave TIR optic is prone to scratchingLimited to cool white SST-40 LEDDoes not have glass lensClip design not preferred by some
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