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Nitecore MT10C vs Nitecore NU25 UL
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore NU25 UL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU25 UL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MT10C stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 130% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU25 UL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU25 UL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU25 UL stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 130% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU25 UL stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 167% 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$39.95Most expensive
US$37Cheapest
Weight
57 g (2.01 oz)Heaviest
45 g (1.59 oz)Lightest
Length
91.3 mm (3.59 in)Longest
60.1 mm (2.37 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
920 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
9000 cdHighest candela
1029 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
190 m (623 ft)Highest
64 m (210 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
7200 minLongest runtime
2700 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x CR123 or 1x IMR 18350 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Built-in 650mAh Li-ion
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C (~1.5 hours)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP66
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy, anodized
ABS plastic
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor activities requiring night vision preservation such as huntingSignaling in emergencies
Ultralight hikingBackpackingTrail runningAlpine climbingNighttime outdoor activities
Common praise
Compact and lightweightPowerful 920 lumen outputRed light mode preserves night vision and prevents insect attractionTactical tail switch for easy one-handed useRobust build quality with waterproof rating IPX8
Exceptional lightweight at 45g with good outputVersatile dual-beam (spot and flood) optionsAccurate and long runtimes especially ultralow modeFast USB-C charging (~1.5 hours)Comfortable and secure lightweight strapIP66 weatherproofing for rugged outdoor useClear battery level indicators
Common complaints
Battery and charger not includedRuntime on turbo mode limited to about 30 minutes
Red light mode is too bright and lacks dimming optionsNon-replaceable built-in battery limits long-term maintenanceUser interface is complex and requires reading the manualShock cord strap may not suit users preferring traditional padded bandsBattery capacity modest for extended multi-week trips
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