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Nitecore NU25 MCT 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 10% 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.
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 NU25 MCT 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 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU25 MCT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU25 MCT stands out as the shortest option for length.
Nitecore NU25 UL stands out as the longest option for length.
Nitecore NU25 UL stands out as the lowest candela option for max candela, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU25 MCT stands out as the highest candela option for max candela, with about a 323% 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
50 g (1.76 oz)Heaviest
45 g (1.59 oz)Lightest
Length
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
60.1 mm (2.37 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
400 lm
400 lm
Max candela
4351 cdHighest candela
1029 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
132 m (433 ft)Highest
64 m (210 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2700 min
2700 min
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 700mAh Li-ion battery
Built-in 650mAh Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (~1.5 hours)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP66
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
PC
ABS plastic
Use case profile
Best for
Night runningTrekkingHikingCampingOutdoor adventuresEmergency lightingUltra lightweight outdoor lighting
Ultralight hikingBackpackingTrail runningAlpine climbingNighttime outdoor activities
Common praise
Lightweight and comfortable with 50g weight including bracket and headbandMultiple color temperatures for versatile lightingLong maximum runtime up to 45 hours on ultralow modeUSB-C charging with fast recharge time (~75 minutes)Durable with IP66 waterproof and 1 meter impact resistanceIntuitive dual button interface for easy operation even with glovesLockout mode for safe transport
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
Limited impact resistance to 1 meterBeam distance moderate compared to high power flashlights
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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