Comparison Console
Nitecore NU25 UL vs Wurkkos HD15R
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 38% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos HD15R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos HD15R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos HD15R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU25 UL stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU25 UL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD15R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU25 UL stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD15R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU25 UL stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD15R stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 83% 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$37Most expensive
US$35.99Cheapest
Weight
45 g (1.59 oz)Lightest
72 g (2.54 oz)Heaviest
Length
60.1 mm (2.37 in)Shortest
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
400 lmLowest output
2000 lmHighest output
Max candela
1029 cdLowest candela
5700 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
64 m (210 ft)Lowest
1039 m (3409 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2700 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 650mAh Li-ion
1x 18650 lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB-C (~1.5 hours)
USB-C charging (type A-C and type C-C cables)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP68 (up to 2m underwater)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
ABS plastic
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III military spec
Use case profile
Best for
Ultralight hikingBackpackingTrail runningAlpine climbingNighttime outdoor activities
CampingHikingFishingHuntingUtility useHeadlamp use
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 qualityVersatile use as headlamp or flashlightAccurate deep red LED emitterUSB-C on-board chargingIncludes headband, lanyard, pocket clip, spare tubes
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
Sharp edges on lanyard attachment pointHeadband lacks grip stripsNot suitable for users wanting more throw focused beam
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