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Nitecore NU25 MCT UL vs Sigma Buster 400 HL

What NU25 MCT UL does better (0) and where Buster 400 HL wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU25 MCT UL
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT UL
6.7Score
0 advantages≈ $40
vs
Sigma Buster 400 HL
Sigma · 2025Buster 400 HL
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ $25
Higher score
5.1Brightness & throw4.3
8.8Build & durability8.8

Why is NU25 MCT UL better than Buster 400 HL?

NU25 MCT UL has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Buster 400 HL better than NU25 MCT UL?

Buster 400 HL has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output400 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity4,360 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity700 mAh—
Maximum runtime45 h—
RechargeableYes—
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—
ColoursBlackBlack
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