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Nitecore NU25 MCT UL vs Petzl Aria 2

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

Nitecore NU25 MCT UL
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT UL
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ $40
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Petzl Aria 2
Petzl · 2024Aria 2
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ $45
5.5Brightness & throw5.2
8.8Build & durability7.7

Why is NU25 MCT UL better than Aria 2?

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

Why is Aria 2 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

Petzl Aria 2Petzl Aria 2≈ $457.0
Light output
Maximum output400 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity4,360 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA, AA
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity700 mAh—
Maximum runtime45 h100 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight—106 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlackYellow, Black
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