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Nitecore NU25 MCT vs Nitecore NU27

What NU25 MCT does better (3) and where NU27 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU25 MCT
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT
5.8Score
3 advantages≈ $40
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Nitecore NU27
Nitecore · 2024NU27
5.8Score
3 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
5.0Brightness & throw5.6
4.2Battery & charging4.5
5.6Build & durability5.2
5.7Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU25 MCT better than NU27?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 123 m+7%
  2. Peak beam intensity4,351 cd vs 3,705 cd+17%
  3. Weight50 g vs 56 g+12%

Why is NU27 better than NU25 MCT?

  1. Maximum output400 lm vs 600 lm+50%
  2. Maximum runtime45 h vs 57 h+27%
  3. Battery capacity700 mAh vs 850 mAh+21%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU27Nitecore NU27≈ $455.8
Light output
Maximum output400 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity4,351 cd3,705 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m123 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs24
Colour temperature3,000K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperatureYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery capacity700 mAh850 mAh
Maximum runtime45 h57 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time1 h1 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx6
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m1 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight50 g56 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
ColoursBlack, White—
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