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Nitecore NU25 MCT UL vs Petzl Tikka Core

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

Nitecore NU25 MCT UL
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT UL
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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Petzl Tikka Core
Petzl · 2025Tikka Core
4.7Score
3 advantages≈ $45
5.1Brightness & throw4.0
3.5Battery & charging5.3

Why is NU25 MCT UL better than Tikka Core?

  1. Peak beam intensity4,360 cd vs 1,410 cd3.1×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 75 m+76%

Why is Tikka Core better than NU25 MCT UL?

  1. Maximum runtime45 h vs 110 h2.4×
  2. Battery capacity700 mAh vs 1,250 mAh+79%
  3. Maximum output400 lm vs 450 lm+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output400 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity4,360 cd1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m75 m
Runtime at maximum output—150 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity700 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime45 h110 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—84 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack—
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