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Nitecore NU25 MCT vs Silva Smini

What NU25 MCT does better (5) and where Smini wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU25 MCT
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT
5.8Score
5 advantages≈ $40
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Silva Smini
Silva · 2024Smini
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ $45
5.0Brightness & throw3.0
4.2Battery & charging3.1
5.6Build & durability7.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU25 MCT better than Smini?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 80 m+65%
  2. Maximum runtime45 h vs 20 h2.2×
  3. Maximum output400 lm vs 250 lm+60%
  4. Charging time1 h vs 3 h3×
  5. Weight50 g vs 53 g+6%

Why is Smini better than NU25 MCT?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Silva SminiSilva Smini≈ $455.2
Light output
Maximum output400 lm250 lm
Peak beam intensity4,351 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m80 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity700 mAh—
Maximum runtime45 h20 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time1 h3 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight50 g53 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack, White—
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