NITECORE
MH25S
- Lumens
- 1,800 lm
- Throw
- 504 m
- Runtime (High)
- 120 min
- Weight
- 142 g
- Battery
- 21700
$99.95Check Price on AmazonLast checked 23h ago
Head-to-Head Comparison
NITECORE MH25S vs NITECORE NU25 MCT UL
Side-by-side specs, scores, and Amazon pricing. Winner badges show which model leads each profile. Full spec comparison is included below.
NITECORE
NU25 MCT UL
- Lumens
- 400 lm
- Throw
- —
- Runtime (High)
- —
- Weight
- 28 g
- Battery
- —
$36.95Check Price on AmazonLast checked 23h ago
Winner by Profile
- Tactical: NITECORE MH25S (77.3 vs 54.8)
- Everyday Carry: NITECORE MH25S (71.5 vs 62.2)
- Value: NITECORE MH25S (77.5 vs 62.6)
- Throw: NITECORE MH25S (80.3 vs 59.5)
- Flood: NITECORE MH25S (73.4 vs 57.6)
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Beam Pattern | ||
| ▾Price & Scores2 | ||
| Price | $100 | $37 |
| MSRP | $70 | $31 |
| ▾Output & Beam7 | ||
| Max Lumens | 1,800 lm | 400 lm |
| Sustained Lumens | 700 lm | 200 lm |
| Peak Candela | 63,500 cd | — |
| Beam Distance | 504 m | — |
| Beam Pattern | throw | flood |
| IP Rating | IP68 | — |
| Impact Resistance | 1.5 m | — |
| ▾Runtime1 | ||
| Runtime (High) | 120 min | — |
| ▾Physical5 | ||
| Weight | 142 g | 28 g |
| Length | 141 mm | — |
| Head Diameter | 40.0 mm | — |
| Body Diameter | 25.4 mm | — |
| Body Material | Aluminum | Polymer |
| ▾Battery & Charging6 | ||
| Battery Type | 21700 | — |
| Charging | usb-c | usb-c |
| USB-C | No | No |
| Replaceable Battery | Yes | No |
| Battery Included | No | No |
| Rechargeable Battery | No | No |
| ▾Features7 | ||
| Switch Type | dual | side |
| Strobe Mode | No | No |
| Memory Mode | No | No |
| Lockout | No | No |
| Moonlight Mode | No | No |
| Magnetic Tailcap | No | No |
| Pocket Clip | No | No |
| ▾Checklist9 | ||
| Impact Resistant | ✓ | — |
| Waterproof | ✓ | — |
| USB-C Rechargeable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery Replaceable | ✓ | ✗ |
| Strobe Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Memory Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Lockout | ✗ | ✗ |
| Magnetic Tailcap | ✗ | ✗ |
| Pocket Clip | ✗ | ✗ |
| ▾Category Scores5 | ||
| Tactical Score | 77.3 | 54.8 |
| EDC Score | 71.5 | 62.2 |
| Value Score | 77.5 | 62.6 |
| Throw Score | 80.3 | 59.5 |
| Flood Score | 73.4 | 57.6 |
| ▾Amazon3 | ||
| Amazon Reviews | 28 | 1,211 |
| Amazon Rating | 4.3 | 4.7 |
| Release Year | 2,021 | 2,024 |
Our Verdict
The NITECORE MH25S takes the edge with a stronger throw profile (80.3 vs 62.6). It's the better pick for throw use. The NITECORE NU25 MCT UL may still be worth considering for value applications or if budget is a priority.
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