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Nitecore HA23 UHE vs Nitecore NU25 MCT

What HA23 UHE does better (4) and where NU25 MCT wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HA23 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HA23 UHE
7.3Score
4 advantages≈ $30
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Nitecore NU25 MCT
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ $40
5.8Brightness & throw5.0
6.4Battery & charging4.2
7.1Build & durability5.6
5.7Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HA23 UHE better than NU25 MCT?

  1. Maximum runtime125 h vs 45 h2.8×
  2. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 700 mAh2.1×
  3. Maximum output600 lm vs 400 lm+50%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%

Why is NU25 MCT better than HA23 UHE?

  1. Weight90 g vs 50 g+80%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output600 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity4,364 cd4,351 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m132 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs42
Colour temperature3,000K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperatureYesYes
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Battery capacity1,500 mAh700 mAh
Maximum runtime125 h45 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx6
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1 m1 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight90 g50 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
ColoursBlackBlack, White
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