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Nitecore LR30 vs Nitecore NU25 MCT

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Nitecore NU25 MCT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU25 MCT stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore LR30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Lightest

Nitecore NU25 MCT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Nitecore LR30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Nitecore LR30 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore NU25 MCT stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Nitecore NU25 MCT stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Nitecore LR30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Nitecore NU25 MCT stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Nitecore LR30 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 53% 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.

Nitecore LR30 — Beam distance: 20 m (66 ft)Nitecore LR30 — Weight: 60 g (2.12 oz)Nitecore LR30 — Length: 92 mm (3.62 in)Nitecore LR30 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Nitecore LR30 — Max lumens: 205 lmNitecore LR30 — Max runtime: 3720 minNitecore NU25 MCT — Beam distance: 132 m (433 ft)Nitecore NU25 MCT — Weight: 50 g (1.76 oz)Nitecore NU25 MCT — Length: 60 mm (2.36 in)Nitecore NU25 MCT — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Nitecore NU25 MCT — Max lumens: 400 lmNitecore NU25 MCT — Max runtime: 2700 minBeam distanceWeightLengthImpact resistanceMax lumensMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
Unknown
US$39.95
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Heaviest
50 g (1.76 oz)Lightest
Length
92 mm (3.62 in)Longest
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
205 lmLowest output
400 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
4351 cd
Beam distance
20 m (66 ft)Lowest
132 m (433 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3720 minLongest runtime
2700 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 or 2 x CR123A batteries
Built-in 700mAh Li-ion battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX6
IP66
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Plastic (durable PC materials)
PC
Use case profile
Best for
▣Camping▣Outdoor Use▣Workshop Use▣General EDC
▣Night Running▣Trekking▣Hiking▣Camping▣Outdoor Adventures▣Emergency Lighting▣Ultra Lightweight Outdoor Lighting
Common praise
✓Strong Magnetic Base Useful For Workshop Or Car Bonnet Attachment✓Good White Light Output That Preserves Colors Well✓Versatile Battery Options (1x 18650 Or 2x Cr123)✓Multiple Lighting Modes Including Red Light For Preservation Of Night Vision
✓Lightweight And Comfortable With 50g Weight Including Bracket And Headband✓Multiple Color Temperatures For Versatile Lighting✓Long Maximum Runtime Up To 45 Hours On Ultralow Mode✓USB C Charging With Fast Recharge Time (~75 Minutes)✓Durable With Ip66 Waterproof And 1 Meter Impact Resistance✓Intuitive Dual Button Interface For Easy Operation Even With Gloves✓Lockout Mode For Safe Transport
Common complaints
⚠No Rechargeable Battery Option⚠Not Specified LED Type⚠Limited Beam Distance At 20 Meters⚠No SOS Beacon Mode On White Light
⚠Limited Impact Resistance To 1 Meter⚠Beam Distance Moderate Compared To High Power Flashlights

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