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Nitecore NU25 MCT UL vs Nitecore NU30
What NU25 MCT UL does better (2) and where NU30 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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5.1Brightness & throw5.5
3.5Battery & charging6.1
8.8Build & durability4.5
5.7Light quality8.2
5.9Features5.9
Why is NU25 MCT UL better than NU30?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%
- Peak beam intensity4,360 cd vs 4,062 cd+7%
Why is NU30 better than NU25 MCT UL?
- Maximum runtime45 h vs 97 h2.2×
- Battery capacity700 mAh vs 1,500 mAh2.1×
- Maximum output400 lm vs 500 lm+25%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 400 lm | 500 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 4,360 cd | 4,062 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 132 m | 130 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Number of LEDs | — | 14 |
| Colour rendering (CRI) | — | 90 |
| Colour temperature | 3,000K | 4,500K |
| Adjustable colour temperature | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Number of batteries | 1 | — |
| Battery capacity | 700 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 45 h | 97 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging time | — | 2 h |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP66 | IP66 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx6 |
| Submersible to | 2 m | — |
| Impact resistance (drop) | — | 1 m |
| Body material | Plastic / polymer | Plastic / polymer |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | — | 90 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | Yes | Yes |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | Yes |
| Colours | Black | — |
