Nitecore NU25 vs NU32 - Where are the differences?

Let's take a closer look at the two NU25* and NU32* brand headlamps and see the differences.

Luminosity and luminous range

You can find the specification of lumens on as good again good flashlight. The Nitecore NU25 is 360 Lumen less than the Nitecore NU32. This can be up to 550 Lumen. The more lumens a flashlight offers, the brighter it can shine.

Thus, more lumens means a higher maximum luminosity. Thus, the Nitecore NU32* performs better in terms of maximum luminosity. Outdoors, more brightness is often handy. When running in the city, this can sometimes be disadvantageous, since the brightness can also dazzle.

The Nitecore NU32* offers more in maximum luminous range. It can shine up to 81 m. The Nitecore NU32 manages a maximum of 125 m in distance.

The values here come from information and tests of the manufacturers. With unknown dealers, also called China dealers, the data can often not be correct.

The focus of the light cone cannot be freely adjusted in either model. Partially, however, the focus changes with the different fixed light levels.

The light intensity is not freely dimmable for the Nitecore NU25, nor for the Nitecore NU32. However, with different light levels, the light intensity may also vary.

Red light and further light colors

Red light is provided by both headlamps from the comparison. The red light is used for night vision among other things to see better. Also to not be seen by wildlife or when fishing and not to scare off is the red light advantageous.

Besides red and white, some models offer other colors. These are usually for better night vision as well. The Nitecore NU25 and Nitecore NU32 both have no other colors.

Batterie und Akkulaufzeit

Both headlamps are powered by a battery (Lithium-ion battery). The maximum operating time is lower for the Nitecore NU25 with up to 160,0 hours. The Nitecore NU32 can shine up to 330,0 hours. The maximum glow time is always based on the lowest glow power.

For many headlamps there are also special rechargeable batteries from the manufacturer to use the lamps longer. However, normal rechargeable batteries can also be used.

Which headlamp is lighter?

Especially when hiking or climbing, ballast is undesirable. But also when running a lighter lamp is of course more comfortable. With a weight of 54 g, the Nitecore NU25* wins the race in the lightness point. The Nitecore NU32 weighs 99.5 g.

Which lamp is weatherproof?

The headlamps from the comparison both have IP certification. The Nitecore NU25 is certified with IP66. The Nitecore NU32 is certified with IP67. Thus there is a difference at the point. The first digit stands for protection against dust and dirt. If there is an X in this position, this is not rated. The maximum possible value is 6. The second digit stands for protection against water and moisture. Here the maximum is 9.