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Nitecore NU25 MCT vs Silva Discover

What NU25 MCT does better (0) and where Discover wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU25 MCT
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT
5.8Score
0 advantages≈ $40
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Silva Discover
Silva · 2024Discover
5.6Score
2 advantages≈ $40
5.0Brightness & throw5.2
5.6Build & durability5.9

Why is NU25 MCT better than Discover?

NU25 MCT has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Discover better than NU25 MCT?

  1. Maximum output400 lm vs 500 lm+25%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Silva DiscoverSilva Discover≈ $405.6
Light output
Maximum output400 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity4,351 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m—
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
Number of LEDs21
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity700 mAh—
Maximum runtime45 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time1 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight50 g—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack, White—
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