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BioLite Range 400 vs Nitecore NU25 MCT UL

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Nitecore NU25 MCT UL is the lighter option — 28 g lighter than the BioLite Range 400 (37% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec BioLite Range 400 Nitecore NU25 MCT UL
Weight 75 g · 0.075 kg · 0.17 lb 47 g · 0.047 kg · 0.10 lb
Brand BioLite Nitecore
Category Lighting Lighting
BioLite Range 400
75 g

USB-C rechargeable headlamp with 400 lumens, IP67 rating and fast charging that adds an hour of run time in eight minutes.

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Nitecore NU25 MCT UL
47 g

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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