Comparison Console
Nitecore NU25 vs Nitecore TINI2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore TINI2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU25 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TINI2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU25 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TINI2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TINI2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU25 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU25 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TINI2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU25 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TINI2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 33% 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$39.95Most expensive
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Heaviest
18.8 g (0.66 oz)Lightest
Length
60 mm (2.36 in)Longest
46.6 mm (1.83 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
400 lmLowest output
500 lmHighest output
Max candela
4351 cdHighest candela
2000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
132 m (433 ft)Highest
89 m (292 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2700 minShortest runtime
3600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 700mAh Li-ion battery
Internal 280mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP54
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
PC (polycarbonate)
Aerospace-grade aluminium (plastic frame core), stainless steel (SS version)
Use case profile
Best for
Ultralight thru-hikersBackpackersTrail runners
Everyday carryKeychain useEmergency preparednessNight-time activities
Common praise
Lightweight and comfortableMultiple color temperature optionsGood beam distance and brightness for size and weightReliable with USB-C recharge and battery indicatorVersatile output modes including red light and SOS
High brightness for sizeUseful OLED display for real-time infoConvenient USB-C fast chargingCompact and lightweight keychain designLow battery power consumption with APC technology
Common complaints
Multiple colors and modes can be confusing to operate
Not fully waterproof (only splash resistant)Short runtime on Turbo modeSmall OLED display may be hard to read for someTailstanding not possible due to keyring loop
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