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Ledlenser HF4R vs Nitecore NU25 MCT

What HF4R does better (1) and where NU25 MCT wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF4R
Ledlenser · 2026HF4R
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $40
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Nitecore NU25 MCT
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT
5.8Score
0 advantages≈ $40
6.1Brightness & throw5.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF4R better than NU25 MCT?

  1. Maximum output650 lm vs 400 lm+62%

Why is NU25 MCT better than HF4R?

NU25 MCT has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser HF4RLedlenser HF4R≈ $406.7
Light output
Maximum output650 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity—4,351 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m132 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Battery capacity—700 mAh
Maximum runtime45 h45 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
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 lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black, White
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