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Nitecore NU25 UL vs ThruNite TH01
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore NU25 UL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU25 UL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH01 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 275% 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 26% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH01 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU25 UL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH01 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU25 UL stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH01 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 275% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH01 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU25 UL stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4400% 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$37Cheapest
US$49.99Most expensive
Weight
45 g (1.59 oz)Lightest
79 g (2.79 oz)Heaviest
Length
60.1 mm (2.37 in)Shortest
67 mm (2.64 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
400 lmLowest output
1500 lmHighest output
Max candela
1029 cdLowest candela
4935 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
64 m (210 ft)Lowest
140.5 m (461 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2700 minLongest runtime
60 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 650mAh Li-ion
1x 18350 rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB-C (~1.5 hours)
Micro USB onboard charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
ABS plastic
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Ultralight hikingBackpackingTrail runningAlpine climbingNighttime outdoor activities
CampingHousehold useEDCHeadlamp tasks
Common praise
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
Good build quality and anodized aluminum constructionNeutral white or cool white LED optionsWide beam angle with large hotspot and good spillStraightforward and simple UIGood thermal management and regulated brightnessLow voltage protection with indicatorIncluded quality accessories such as headstrap and charging cable
Common complaints
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
Micro USB port recessed, causing poor connection with standard cablesTurbo mode runtime is short (around 5 minutes before stepdown)Charging current is conservative, leading to longer charge times
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