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Nitecore NU25 MCT UL vs Petzl SWIFT LT

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

Nitecore NU25 MCT UL
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT UL
6.7Score
3 advantages≈ $40
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Petzl SWIFT LT
Petzl · 2026SWIFT LT
4.2Score
2 advantages≈ $45
5.1Brightness & throw3.4
3.5Battery & charging4.1

Why is NU25 MCT UL better than SWIFT LT?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 70 m+89%
  2. Peak beam intensity4,360 cd vs 1,220 cd3.6×
  3. Maximum output400 lm vs 380 lm+5%

Why is SWIFT LT better than NU25 MCT UL?

  1. Maximum runtime45 h vs 60 h+33%
  2. Battery capacity700 mAh vs 880 mAh+26%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl SWIFT LTPetzl SWIFT LT≈ $454.2
Light output
Maximum output400 lm380 lm
Peak beam intensity4,360 cd1,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m70 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity700 mAh880 mAh
Maximum runtime45 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—3 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—43 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack—
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