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Acebeam H16 vs Nitecore NU25 MCT UL
What H16 does better (2) and where NU25 MCT UL wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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4.6Brightness & throw5.1
4.6Battery & charging3.5
8.2Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9
Why is H16 better than NU25 MCT UL?
- Maximum output650 lm vs 400 lm+62%
- Maximum runtime58 h vs 45 h+29%
Why is NU25 MCT UL better than H16?
- Peak beam intensity1,849 cd vs 4,360 cd2.4×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)86 m vs 132 m+53%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 650 lm | 400 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 1,849 cd | 4,360 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 86 m | 132 m |
| Runtime at maximum output | 45 min | — |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Nichia 519A | — |
| LED maker | Nichia | — |
| Colour rendering (CRI) | 90 | — |
| Colour temperature | — | 3,000K |
| Adjustable colour temperature | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 14500 Li-ion, AA | — |
| Number of batteries | — | 1 |
| Battery capacity | — | 700 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 58 h | 45 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | — | IP66 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx8 |
| Submersible to | — | 2 m |
| Body material | — | Plastic / polymer |
| Magnetic tail / base | Yes | — |
| Pocket clip | Yes | — |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | Yes | Yes |
| Red light | — | Yes |
| Lockout | — | Yes |
| Colours | — | Black |
