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BioLite 425 vs Nitecore NU27

What 425 does better (1) and where NU27 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

BioLite 425
BioLite · 2023425
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ $55
vs
Nitecore NU27
Nitecore · 2024NU27
5.8Score
3 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
4.7Brightness & throw5.6
5.2Battery & charging4.5
4.3Build & durability5.2

Why is 425 better than NU27?

  1. Maximum runtime60 h vs 57 h+5%

Why is NU27 better than 425?

  1. Maximum output425 lm vs 600 lm+41%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx6+50%
  3. Weight78 g vs 56 g+39%
Specifications

Side by side

BioLite 425BioLite 425≈ $555.0
Nitecore NU27Nitecore NU27≈ $455.8
Light output
Maximum output425 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity—3,705 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—123 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—4
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—850 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h57 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight78 g56 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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