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Ledlenser iH5R vs Nitecore NU25 MCT

What iH5R does better (2) and where NU25 MCT wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser iH5R
Ledlenser · 2019iH5R
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ $40
vs
Nitecore NU25 MCT
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT
5.8Score
3 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
6.4Brightness & throw5.0
3.2Battery & charging4.2
3.5Build & durability5.6
5.7Light quality5.7

Why is iH5R better than NU25 MCT?

  1. Peak beam intensity9,900 cd vs 4,351 cd2.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)199 m vs 132 m+51%

Why is NU25 MCT better than iH5R?

  1. Weight99 g vs 50 g+98%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx6+50%
  3. Maximum runtime35 h vs 45 h+29%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser iH5RLedlenser iH5R≈ $405.4
Light output
Maximum output400 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity9,900 cd4,351 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)199 m132 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryAA—
Battery capacity—700 mAh
Maximum runtime35 h45 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP54IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx6
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight99 g50 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black, White
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