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Nitecore NU25 MCT UL vs Scangrip Zone 2

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

Nitecore NU25 MCT UL
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT UL
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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Scangrip Zone 2
Scangrip · 2024Zone 2
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ $35
5.3Brightness & throw2.7
3.9Battery & charging3.6
8.8Build & durability8.8

Why is NU25 MCT UL better than Zone 2?

  1. Maximum output400 lm vs 200 lm2×
  2. Maximum runtime45 h vs 22 h2×

Why is Zone 2 better than NU25 MCT UL?

  1. Battery capacity700 mAh vs 1,200 mAh+71%
Specifications

Side by side

Scangrip Zone 2Scangrip Zone 2≈ $355.0
Light output
Maximum output400 lm200 lm
Peak beam intensity4,360 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m—
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity700 mAh1,200 mAh
Maximum runtime45 h22 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlackBlue
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