BioLite Range 400 vs Nitecore NU25 MCT UL
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
USB-C rechargeable headlamp with 400 lumens, IP67 rating and fast charging that adds an hour of run time in eight minutes.
Full details →Ultra-minimal 400-lumen USB-C rechargeable headlamp with dual white beam temperatures and red light; among the lightest performance headlamps available.
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BioLite Range 400 vs Nitecore NU25 MCT UL: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Nitecore NU25 MCT UL wins — at 47 g it is 28 g (37%) lighter than the BioLite Range 400 (75 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
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