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Alternatives to Nitecore NU25 MCT UL

10 headlamps at a similar price that compete with the NU25 MCT UL — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Alternatives to the NU25 MCT UL

Nitecore HA27 UHE
4
Nitecore · 2025HA27 UHE
7.0
9% pricier ≈ $45
  • Maximum output 800 lm vs 400 lm
  • Battery capacity 1,500 mAh vs 700 mAh
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 150 m vs 132 m
  • Water protection (IPx) IPx6 vs IPx8
Petzl Actik Core
6
Petzl · 2025Actik Core
7.4
43% pricier ≈ $60
  • Maximum runtime 100 h vs 45 h
  • Maximum output 625 lm vs 400 lm
  • Battery capacity 1,250 mAh vs 700 mAh
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 115 m vs 132 m
  • Peak beam intensity 3,310 cd vs 4,360 cd
Simond HL900
8
Simond · 2026HL900
6.8
17% pricier ≈ $50
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 200 m vs 132 m
  • Maximum runtime 30 h vs 45 h
  • Submersible to 1 m vs 2 m
Fenix HL12R V2.0
9
Fenix · 2025HL12R V2.0
6.1
7% pricier ≈ $45
  • Maximum runtime 112 h vs 45 h
  • Maximum output 500 lm vs 400 lm
  • Battery capacity 950 mAh vs 700 mAh
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 125 m vs 132 m
  • Water protection (IPx) IPx6 vs IPx8
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