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Nitecore NPL25 vs Nitecore NPL27

What NPL25 does better (1) and where NPL27 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NPL25
Nitecore · 2024NPL25
6.6Score
1 advantage
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Nitecore NPL27
Nitecore · 2025NPL27
6.0Score
2 advantages
7.9Brightness & throw7.3
2.9Battery & charging2.9

Why is NPL25 better than NPL27?

  1. Maximum output900 lm vs 650 lm+38%

Why is NPL27 better than NPL25?

  1. Peak beam intensity16,260 cd vs 42,020 cd2.6×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)255 m vs 410 m+61%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output900 lm650 lm
Peak beam intensity16,260 cd42,020 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)255 m410 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 20—
LED makerNiteLab—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity500 mAh500 mAh
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic chargingYesYes
Size & weight
Weight—73 g
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
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