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Black Diamond Deploy 325 vs Nitecore NU25 MCT

What Deploy 325 does better (3) and where NU25 MCT wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Deploy 325
Black Diamond · 2023Deploy 325
5.3Score
3 advantages≈ $45
vs
Nitecore NU25 MCT
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT
5.8Score
2 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
3.4Brightness & throw5.0
3.6Battery & charging4.2
8.0Build & durability5.6

Why is Deploy 325 better than NU25 MCT?

  1. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 700 mAh2.1×
  2. Weight38 g vs 50 g+32%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx6+17%

Why is NU25 MCT better than Deploy 325?

  1. Maximum output325 lm vs 400 lm+23%
  2. Maximum runtime30 h vs 45 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output325 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 capacity1,500 mAh700 mAh
Maximum runtime30 h45 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx6
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight38 g50 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black, White
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