Comparison Console
Nitecore EC23 vs Nitecore NU25
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore NU25 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU25 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 350% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU25 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU25 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU25 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 350% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU25 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 633% 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$58.95Most expensive
US$37Cheapest
Weight
78 g (2.75 oz)Heaviest
47 g (1.66 oz)Lightest
Length
128.7 mm (5.07 in)Longest
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
16200 cdHighest candela
4351 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
255 m (837 ft)Highest
132 m (433 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
19800 minLongest runtime
2700 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1× 18650 Li-ion (output ≥ 8A) or 2× CR123 (single use or rechargeable)
Built-in 700mAh Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB (implied by USB flashlight naming and included battery)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
IP66
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodised finish
PC (polycarbonate)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingSearch tasksSurvival/bushcraft
Ultralight thru-hikersBackpackersTrail runners
Common praise
High maximum brightness (1800 lumens)Long maximum runtime (up to 330 hours in ultralow mode)Compact size and lightweightMultiple output levels and special modesWaterproof and impact resistantBuilt-in battery power indicatorComfortable diamond knurled body grip
Lightweight and comfortableMultiple color temperature optionsGood beam distance and brightness for size and weightReliable with USB-C recharge and battery indicatorVersatile output modes including red light and SOS
Common complaints
Switch can be fiddly or less intuitiveTurbo mode requires specific high-output batteryNot compatible with all 18650 batteries for turbo mode
Multiple colors and modes can be confusing to operate
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