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3,000 lm200 m26650IPX8
NU25 MCT UL NU25MCT
400-lumen ultralight trail running headlamp weighing just 28g, with white, red, and high-CRI multi-color modes. USB-C rechargeable — a top pick for thru-hiking, ultrarunning, and ounce-counting backpackers.
Amazon: 4.7/5 (1,207 ratings)
Verdict
Strengths
- Insufficient data for assessment
Trade-offs
- No lockout mode to prevent accidental activation
- No pocket clip included
- No built-in charging — external charger required
Score Breakdown
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Overall score
Buyer trust, value, raw performance, and build quality.
Amazon Trust35%Buyer social proof from Amazon — 60% star rating + 40% review volume. High stars with few reviews score lower than solid ratings with lots of buyers.78
Star Rating60%4.7 / 580
Review Volume40%1,207 ratings74
Value25%How much performance you get per dollar.60
Performance Blend55%35
Max Lumens40%400 lm35
Price45%$36.9591
Performance25%Blend of lumens, candela, throw distance, and high-mode runtime.35
Max Lumens35%400 lm35
Durability15%IP waterproof rating and impact resistance.20 / 10020
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Performance
Max Lumens400
Sustained Lumens200
Candela—
Beam Distance—
Beam Patternflood
CRI—
Turbo Stepdown—
Hardware
Battery—
Rechargeusb-c
ReplaceableNo
LED—
Weight28.0g
Length—
Head—
Features
IP Rating—
Impact Resist.—
MaterialPolymer
StrobeNo
LockoutNo
MemoryNo
Magnetic TailNo
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Common Questions
How bright is the NITECORE NU25 MCT UL?
The NITECORE NU25 MCT UL produces up to 400 lumens on its highest mode.
How much does the NITECORE NU25 MCT UL weigh?
The NITECORE NU25 MCT UL weighs 28.0g (1.0 oz).
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