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Mactronic Illuma vs Nitecore NU25 MCT

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

Mactronic Illuma
Mactronic · 2025Illuma
1 advantage≈ $45
vs
Nitecore NU25 MCT
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT
6.1Score
0 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw5.5

Why is Illuma better than NU25 MCT?

  1. Maximum output430 lm vs 400 lm+7%

Why is NU25 MCT better than Illuma?

NU25 MCT has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output430 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
Battery capacity—700 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 materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—50 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black, White
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