Nerf N-Strike vs Elite Round 2: Firestrike (Aus version) vs Nitefinder EX-3 (EDITED 3/7/14)

The second round of Elite vs N-Strike will be their single shot equivalents, the Nitefinder and Firestrike.

EDIT 3/7/14: Having picked up a pair of non-freak Firestrikes, the comparison will be altered accordingly.
Aesthetics:
The Nitefinder is very much just a shell for the plunger and light. The dart holders on it are obtrusive on the space below the blaster and are pretty ugly.
The Firestrike is a much more stylistic and good looking blaster, with angled shell and all sorts of pointless but good looking details.
As usual, no score awarded here.
Accessories:
The Nitefinder comes with itself, 3 Suction darts and a set of instructions.
The Firestrike comes with itself, 3 Elite darts and a set of instructions.
Obviously this round is a draw.
Range/Power:
The Nitefinder was known for being quite powerful, getting up to 14m stock. For the N-Strike era this was impressive.
The Firestrike, as an Elite blaster, is expected to achieve high ranges. I always say that my Firestrike is a freak unit, because it can achieve ranges of 26m with Elites flat. But since that's the Firestrike I have, it's the Firestrike I'll use for this comparison.
Firestrikes get 11-14m ranges. Unlike the Nitefinder, the Firestrike is quite inconsistent, with some darts diving into the ground and some darts floating further.
Obviously the Firestrike wins this round.
The Nitefinder wins this round because of its consistency.
Accuracy:
The Nitefinder, with Suction darts, is pinpoint accurate. You can hit a soft drink can from 10m away consistently with a little practice.
The Firestrike is not so accurate. Partially thanks to the sheer power of it, and partly due to the Elite darts, the Firestrike cannot consistently hit soft drink cans at 10m away. At best it can hit human sized targets consistently at 10m. However, most shots fly relatively straight, and you have a good chance of hitting a human sized target at about 10m if you aim properly.
The Nitefinder wins this round easily.
Usability:
Both blasters effectively function the same, being nearly identical in concept and design, with one important difference. The Nitefinder's light activates on partial trigger pull, which means you only get to see the light for a split second since chances are you'll accidentally fire the blaster too. Trust me, I've tried numerous times and failed on the most part.
The Firestrike's light activates by pulling a second trigger, independent to the main trigger, and so you can have it on as long as you want without risking accidentally firing.
Both lights are equally dim and pathetic.
Because the Firestrike's light is easier to use and doesn't risk accidental firing, it wins this round.
Rate of Fire:
The Nitefinder and Firestrike have very similar designs, and use the same firing mechanism, and so have similar, if not identical, rates of fire.
Capacity:
Both the Nitefinder and Firestrike hold up to 3 darts.
Value for Money/Availability:
The Nitefinder was available throughout all sorts of retail stores for as little as $5 on sale. It was extremely cheap and effective when it was sold. The Firestrike can be found in most major retailers for as little as $8, but can sometimes go down to $5 each. Like the Nitefinder, it is cheap and effective.
Because the Firestrike performs better, but is more expensive, this round is a draw.
While the Nitefinder does have the superior performance, the Firestrike is more compact and all round more usable, and so this round is a draw.

Overall the Firestrike has won 2 1 rounds, the Nitefinder 1 2, with 4 draws. Therefore the Elite Firestrike is the winner of this comparison, but barely. For pinpoint blasting the NF is better, thanks to the Suction darts it uses.
Therefore I declare the Nitefinder EX-3 to be the superior blaster. While the Firestrike does look a lot cooler, the fact remains that the Nitefinder fires further and more accurately.

After the second Elite vs N-Strike post, the score is:
Elite: 2 -- N-Strike: 0
Admittedly this round was extremely close, and the Firestrike only won because its light is easier to use.

After the second edited Elite vs N-Strike post, the score is:
Elite: 1 -- N-Strike: 1
The superior accuracy of Suctions and Whistlers vs Elite darts will be a recurring theme when comparing N-Strike and Elite blasters.