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Nitecore NU25 MCT vs Petzl ACTIK red 400

What NU25 MCT does better (1) and where ACTIK red 400 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU25 MCT
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ $40
vs
Petzl ACTIK red 400
Petzl · 2025ACTIK red 400
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
5.0Brightness & throw4.5
4.2Battery & charging6.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU25 MCT better than ACTIK red 400?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 100 m+32%

Why is ACTIK red 400 better than NU25 MCT?

  1. Maximum runtime45 h vs 100 h2.2×
  2. Maximum output400 lm vs 450 lm+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output400 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity4,351 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs21
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity700 mAh—
Maximum runtime45 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time1 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight50 g—
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack, WhiteRed, Black
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