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Nitecore NU25 MCT UL vs Nitecore NU31

What NU25 MCT UL does better (1) and where NU31 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU25 MCT UL
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT UL
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $40
vs
Nitecore NU31
Nitecore · 2023NU31
6.8Score
5 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
5.1Brightness & throw5.9
3.5Battery & charging7.3
8.8Build & durability5.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU25 MCT UL better than NU31?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%

Why is NU31 better than NU25 MCT UL?

  1. Battery capacity700 mAh vs 1,800 mAh2.6×
  2. Maximum runtime45 h vs 147 h3.3×
  3. Maximum output400 lm vs 550 lm+38%
  4. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 145 m+10%
  5. Peak beam intensity4,360 cd vs 5,260 cd+21%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU31Nitecore NU31≈ $406.8
Light output
Maximum output400 lm550 lm
Peak beam intensity4,360 cd5,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m145 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—4
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity700 mAh1,800 mAh
Maximum runtime45 h147 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx6
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerAluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—130 mm
Weight—96 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
ColoursBlack—
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