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Nitecore NU25 MCT UL vs Scangrip Headlamp

What NU25 MCT UL does better (3) and where Headlamp wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU25 MCT UL
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT UL
6.9Score
3 advantages≈ $40
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Scangrip Headlamp
Scangrip · 2025Headlamp
4.9Score
0 advantages≈ $30
5.3Brightness & throw2.9
3.9Battery & charging3.1
8.8Build & durability8.8

Why is NU25 MCT UL better than Headlamp?

  1. Maximum output400 lm vs 220 lm+82%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 75 m+76%
  3. Maximum runtime45 h vs 19 h2.4×

Why is Headlamp better than NU25 MCT UL?

Headlamp has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output400 lm220 lm
Peak beam intensity4,360 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m75 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity700 mAh—
Maximum runtime45 h19 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack—
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