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Nitecore NU25 vs Sofirn D25LR

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Nitecore NU25 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn D25LR stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn D25LR stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Sofirn D25LR stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Nitecore NU25 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Nitecore NU25 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Sofirn D25LR stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Nitecore NU25 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Sofirn D25LR stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Sofirn D25LR stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Nitecore NU25 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1074% 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.

Nitecore NU25 — Beam distance: 132 m (433 ft)Nitecore NU25 — Max candela: 4351 cdNitecore NU25 — Weight: 47 g (1.66 oz)Nitecore NU25 — Length: 60 mm (2.36 in)Nitecore NU25 — Retail price: US$37Nitecore NU25 — Max lumens: 400 lmSofirn D25LR — Beam distance: 53 m (174 ft)Sofirn D25LR — Max candela: 700 cdSofirn D25LR — Weight: 80 g (2.82 oz)Sofirn D25LR — Length: 86 mm (3.39 in)Sofirn D25LR — Retail price: US$22Sofirn D25LR — Max lumens: 590 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$37Most expensive
US$22Cheapest
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Lightest
80 g (2.82 oz)Heaviest
Length
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
400 lmLowest output
590 lmHighest output
Max candela
4351 cdHighest candela
700 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
132 m (433 ft)Highest
53 m (174 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2700 minLongest runtime
230 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 700mAh Li-ion battery
18650 Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX6
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
PC (polycarbonate)
Aluminium
Use case profile
Best for
▣Ultralight Thru Hikers▣Backpackers▣Trail Runners
▣Outdoor Activities▣Budget Conscious Users▣Light Painting▣Stargazing▣Hunting
Common praise
✓Lightweight And Comfortable✓Multiple Color Temperature Options✓Good Beam Distance And Brightness For Size And Weight✓Reliable With USB C Recharge And Battery Indicator✓Versatile Output Modes Including Red Light And SOS
✓High Cri White Light With Good Color Rendering✓Deep 660nm Red LED Preserving Night Vision✓Affordable Price✓Good Runtime With Low Voltage Protection✓Simple And Effective User Interface✓Comfortable Headband Without Top Strap
Common complaints
⚠Multiple Colors And Modes Can Be Confusing To Operate
⚠Build Quality Is Decent But Not Robust Enough For Rough Conditions⚠Slight Green Tint In White LED Noted By Some Users⚠Unregulated Output With Step Down After Short Time On High⚠Heavier Than Ideal For Running⚠Threads Need Lubrication For Smooth Battery Insertion

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