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Nitecore NU25 MCT UL vs Petzl Actik Core

What NU25 MCT UL does better (2) and where Actik Core wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU25 MCT UL
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT UL
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $40
vs
Petzl Actik Core
Petzl · 2025Actik Core
7.4Score
3 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
5.1Brightness & throw5.4
3.5Battery & charging5.0
8.8Build & durability8.3

Why is NU25 MCT UL better than Actik Core?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 115 m+15%
  2. Peak beam intensity4,360 cd vs 3,310 cd+32%

Why is Actik Core better than NU25 MCT UL?

  1. Maximum runtime45 h vs 100 h2.2×
  2. Maximum output400 lm vs 625 lm+56%
  3. Battery capacity700 mAh vs 1,250 mAh+79%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output400 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity4,360 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Number of batteries13
Battery capacity700 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime45 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight—88 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack—
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