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Nitecore NU25 MCT UL vs Simond HL900

What NU25 MCT UL does better (3) and where HL900 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU25 MCT UL
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT UL
6.7Score
3 advantages≈ $40
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Simond HL900
Simond · 2026HL900
6.8Score
1 advantage≈ $50
Higher score
5.1Brightness & throw8.5
3.5Battery & charging3.5
8.8Build & durability4.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU25 MCT UL better than HL900?

  1. Maximum runtime45 h vs 30 h+50%
  2. Submersible to2 m vs 1 m2×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is HL900 better than NU25 MCT UL?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 200 m+52%
Specifications

Side by side

Simond HL900Simond HL900≈ $506.8
Light output
Maximum output400 lm—
Peak beam intensity4,360 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m200 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity700 mAh—
Maximum runtime45 h30 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to2 m1 m
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlackRed, Black
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