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Nitecore NU25 MCT UL vs Petzl ACTIK red 400

What NU25 MCT UL does better (1) and where ACTIK red 400 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU25 MCT UL
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT UL
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $40
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Petzl ACTIK red 400
Petzl · 2025ACTIK red 400
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ $40
5.1Brightness & throw4.5
3.5Battery & charging6.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU25 MCT UL better than ACTIK red 400?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 100 m+32%

Why is ACTIK red 400 better than NU25 MCT UL?

  1. Maximum runtime45 h vs 100 h2.2×
  2. Maximum output400 lm vs 450 lm+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output400 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity4,360 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity700 mAh—
Maximum runtime45 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlackRed, Black
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