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Nitecore NU25 MCT vs Superfire HL60

What NU25 MCT does better (2) and where HL60 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU25 MCT
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT
5.8Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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Superfire HL60
Superfire · 2026HL60
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ $40
5.0Brightness & throw9.2
4.2Battery & charging2.7
5.6Build & durability2.4

Why is NU25 MCT better than HL60?

  1. Maximum runtime45 h vs 9 h5×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%

Why is HL60 better than NU25 MCT?

  1. Maximum output400 lm vs 2,300 lm5.8×
Specifications

Side by side

Superfire HL60Superfire HL60≈ $405.4
Light output
Maximum output400 lm2,300 lm
Peak beam intensity4,351 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity700 mAh—
Maximum runtime45 h9 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time1 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP44
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx4
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight50 g—
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack, WhiteBlack
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