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Nitecore NU25 MCT UL vs Silva Smini
What NU25 MCT UL does better (4) and where Smini wins (0) — every spec side by side.
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5.1Brightness & throw3.0
3.5Battery & charging3.1
8.8Build & durability7.8
5.9Features5.9
Why is NU25 MCT UL better than Smini?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 80 m+65%
- Maximum runtime45 h vs 20 h2.2×
- Maximum output400 lm vs 250 lm+60%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
Why is Smini better than NU25 MCT UL?
Smini has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 400 lm | 250 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 4,360 cd | — |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 132 m | 80 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Colour temperature | 3,000K | — |
| Adjustable colour temperature | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | — | Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po |
| Number of batteries | 1 | — |
| Battery capacity | 700 mAh | — |
| Maximum runtime | 45 h | 20 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Charging time | — | 3 h |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP66 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx7 |
| Submersible to | 2 m | — |
| Body material | Plastic / polymer | Plastic / polymer |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | — | 53 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | — |
| Colours | Black | — |
