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Mactronic Illuma vs Nitecore NU25 MCT UL

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

Mactronic Illuma
Mactronic · 2025Illuma
1 advantage≈ $45
vs
Nitecore NU25 MCT UL
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT UL
6.9Score
0 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
5.4Brightness & throw5.3

Why is Illuma better than NU25 MCT UL?

  1. Maximum output430 lm vs 400 lm+7%

Why is NU25 MCT UL better than Illuma?

NU25 MCT UL has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output430 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
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—700 mAh
Maximum runtime—45 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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