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Nitecore NU25 MCT vs Petzl Actik Core

What NU25 MCT does better (4) and where Actik Core wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU25 MCT
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT
5.8Score
4 advantages≈ $40
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Petzl Actik Core
Petzl · 2025Actik Core
7.4Score
4 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
5.0Brightness & throw5.4
4.2Battery & charging5.0
5.6Build & durability8.3

Why is NU25 MCT better than Actik Core?

  1. Weight50 g vs 88 g+76%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 115 m+15%
  3. Charging time1 h vs 3.5 h3.5×
  4. Peak beam intensity4,351 cd vs 3,310 cd+31%

Why is Actik Core better than NU25 MCT?

  1. Maximum runtime45 h vs 100 h2.2×
  2. Maximum output400 lm vs 625 lm+56%
  3. Battery capacity700 mAh vs 1,250 mAh+79%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output400 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity4,351 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity700 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime45 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time1 h3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight50 g88 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack, White—
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