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Nitecore NU25 MCT UL vs Silva Discover

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

Nitecore NU25 MCT UL
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT UL
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $40
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Silva Discover
Silva · 2024Discover
5.6Score
1 advantage≈ $40
5.1Brightness & throw5.2
8.8Build & durability5.9

Why is NU25 MCT UL better than Discover?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is Discover better than NU25 MCT UL?

  1. Maximum output400 lm vs 500 lm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Silva DiscoverSilva Discover≈ $405.6
Light output
Maximum output400 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity4,360 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m—
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Number of batteries13
Battery capacity700 mAh—
Maximum runtime45 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack—
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