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Black Diamond Spot 400-R vs Nitecore NU25

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Black Diamond Spot 400-R is cheaper at $79.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Black Diamond Spot 400-R Nitecore NU25
US price $79.95
BrandBlack DiamondNitecore
Released
Max lumens 400 360
Max beam distance meters 100 81
Runtime max hrs 225 160
Weight grams 86 51
Battery type built-in-li-ion built-in-li-ion
Battery capacity (mAh) 1500
Recharge port micro-usb micro-usb
Waterproof rating IP67 IP66
Red light Yes Yes
Reactive lighting No No
Beam type mixed

Sources — Black Diamond Spot 400-R: blackdiamondequipment.com (verified 2026-07-11). Nitecore NU25: nitecore.co.uk (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Black Diamond Spot 400-R and Nitecore NU25?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Max lumens: Black Diamond Spot 400-R 400 vs Nitecore NU25 360
  • Max beam distance meters: Black Diamond Spot 400-R 100 vs Nitecore NU25 81
  • Runtime max hrs: Black Diamond Spot 400-R 225 vs Nitecore NU25 160
  • Weight grams: Black Diamond Spot 400-R 86 vs Nitecore NU25 51
  • Waterproof rating: Black Diamond Spot 400-R IP67 vs Nitecore NU25 IP66

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