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NEBO Mycro 500+ vs Nitecore NU25 MCT

What Mycro 500+ does better (1) and where NU25 MCT wins (3) — every spec side by side.

NEBO Mycro 500+
NEBO · 2025Mycro 500+
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ $30
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Nitecore NU25 MCT
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT
5.8Score
3 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
5.2Brightness & throw5.0
2.4Battery & charging4.2
4.0Build & durability5.6

Why is Mycro 500+ better than NU25 MCT?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 400 lm+25%

Why is NU25 MCT better than Mycro 500+?

  1. Maximum runtime3 h vs 45 h15×
  2. Weight85 g vs 50 g+70%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx6+50%
Specifications

Side by side

NEBO Mycro 500+NEBO Mycro 500+≈ $304.4
Light output
Maximum output500 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity—4,351 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—132 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—700 mAh
Maximum runtime3 h45 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx6
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight85 g50 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursBlackBlack, White
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