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Nitecore MH25 Pro vs Nitecore NU45
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore NU45 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU45 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 656% 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$99.95Most expensive
US$65Cheapest
Weight
130 g (4.59 oz)Heaviest
126 g (4.44 oz)Lightest
Length
153.6 mm (6.05 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3300 lmHighest output
1700 lmLowest output
Max candela
124300 cdHighest candela
7426 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
705 m (2313 ft)Highest
172 m (564 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
39000 minLongest runtime
5160 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable (Nitecore NL2153HP 5300mAh included)
Built-in 4000mAh 18650 Li-ion Battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C Fast Charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
PC material with aluminum alloy front housing
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical UseOutdoorsSearch & RescueLaw Enforcement
Night RunningOutdoor AdventuresCampingWorkHiking
Common praise
High Maximum Brightness Of 3300 LumensLong Beam Distance Up To 705 MetersDurable Ip68 Rated Waterproof And Impact Resistant DesignVersatile Modes Including Tactical And Daily ModeUSB C Charging Convenience With Included High Capacity Battery
High Brightness With Multiple Lighting ModesLong Runtime On Low SettingsFast USB C ChargingLightweight And Comfortable To WearDurable With High Waterproof And Impact Resistance Ratings
Common complaints
Turbo Mode Runtime Is Relatively Short (30 Minutes)Heavy Without Battery InstalledComplex Mode Selection May Require Learning Curve
No Explicit Complaints In Provided Sources
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