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Nitecore NU25 MCT vs Silva Smini Fly

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

Nitecore NU25 MCT
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT
5.8Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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Silva Smini Fly
Silva · 2024Smini Fly
4.3Score
0 advantages≈ $35
5.0Brightness & throw3.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU25 MCT better than Smini Fly?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 80 m+65%
  2. Maximum output400 lm vs 250 lm+60%

Why is Smini Fly better than NU25 MCT?

Smini Fly has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Silva Smini FlySilva Smini Fly≈ $354.3
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 capacity700 mAh700 mAh
Maximum runtime45 h—
RechargeableYes—
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 / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight50 g—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack, White—
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