Hey BLF. Nitecore sent me one of their new lights a few weeks ago to try out and review. While it’s a little big for a AA flashlight, it’s small for a lantern. It comes in a Nichia version (not reviewed) and an XP-G2 version here. It has a built in pop-up diffuser, 4 modes, and comes with a lantern. Anyway, I test the light, compare it to a few other lights, and use it at night. Thanks for watching!
Great review as always! I took both this, and the xtar moon out to my cabin in West Va Labor day weekend.I liked the size of the Nitecore and it stuck nicely to the end of my truck. But the tint was too cold and runtime on high was poor. I went thought 3 eneloops both nights I was there. The moon is bigger and doesn’t have a magnet. It does have a nicer tint though, and would last almost the whole evening before having to be charged. Nitecore almost got this one right. With a better tint and a more efficient driver this would be a great little lantern. Of course I also used the 18650 lantern made by Fenix, it’s in a whole different league.(my favorite) 
Where did you get the 3.9v Eneloops that you used for the Low runtime test? J/k
I really like this little lantern and appreciate your review. I agree with preferring the warmer tint in a lantern. Thanks for another video review of a light that is on my short list.
Finally! A lantern that doubles as Lip Gloss, now that’s weight saving….
The Thorfire you see in this review is a bit better, because of the ability to take 18650s too. Plus it has longer runtimes. I agree that this driver needs to be made more efficient- at least on the high mode. And yeah, bring extra batteries if you use the high mode!
Did I omit the one… oops! It’s the newest Lithium Ion Eneloop!
Gotta look good on the trail!
Sometimes the best idea’s are not checked in a real world situation. This light might be a good back-up lantern.
Personally I would prefer using the red or white wand that came with my CR123A (back-up) light.
I like the review, that is no surprise, but this light does not make my shortlist.
I received my LA10 CRI today and the high CRI Nichia makes it the nicest lantern I have ever come across.
Finally real white light in a lantern, as opposed to the horrible blueish tint (and low CRI) that the industry is so obsessed with. It’s really small, but does pack enough light for a lantern. The only thing I could wish for would be a lower low.
Really well executed Nitecore, thanks!
I missed this one. Thanks for the review. It looks like a nice little light for what it is meant to do. :+1:
I have to say that I REALLY like this ‘lipstick light’, at least with the Nichia emitter. Output is by no means HUGE. But it lights up a tent really nicely, and provides non-obtrusive illumination in a campsite. Running a few of these might be nice for a luminaria effect. But one thing I can find no information about is whether it will take a 14500. I don’t need the extra output. But a 14500 would make for easier backcountry charging vs NiMH. Does anyone know if it will work?
14500 is not listed as an acceptable battery in the instructions of either the LA10 or LA10 CRI.
Hope this helps……… :+1:
Can anyone explain in simple terms the following?
The LA10 CRI on high can do 85 Lumens using the Nichia 219B but the Nitecore tip cri using the same Nichia 219B can do 240 Lumens on high.
What am i missing here for such a huge difference in lumens output using the same emitter?
Lower drive current for different applications perhaps?
The LA10 is more for moderate output, hands free operation, long run time, general area lighting without generating any heat. The TIP is intended for hand held use primarily, spotting things and locating specifics. Its more intended for short bursts of use… perhaps?
just a guess
Lithium ion battery and no diffuser to eat up a lot of lumens.
Also the LA10 is designed for long runtime instead of high output.