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BioLite Range 500 vs Nitecore NU25 MCT

What Range 500 does better (2) and where NU25 MCT wins (0) — every spec side by side.

BioLite Range 500
BioLite · 2025Range 500
5.6Score
2 advantages≈ $60
vs
Nitecore NU25 MCT
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT
5.8Score
0 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
5.2Brightness & throw5.0
5.7Battery & charging4.2

Why is Range 500 better than NU25 MCT?

  1. Battery capacity1,634 mAh vs 700 mAh2.3×
  2. Maximum output500 lm vs 400 lm+25%

Why is NU25 MCT better than Range 500?

NU25 MCT has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output500 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity—4,351 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—132 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery capacity1,634 mAh700 mAh
Maximum runtime—45 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—50 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursGreyBlack, White
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