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Ledlenser HF4R vs Nitecore NU25 MCT UL

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

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

Why is HF4R better than NU25 MCT UL?

  1. Maximum output650 lm vs 400 lm+62%

Why is NU25 MCT UL better than HF4R?

NU25 MCT UL 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—4,360 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m132 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—700 mAh
Maximum runtime45 h45 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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