Nitecore
Nitecore NU25
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Nitecore NU25 vs BioLite Range 500
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. BioLite Range 500 is cheaper at $69.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
BioLite
BioLite Range 500
$69.95
Released 2025
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Nitecore NU25 | BioLite Range 500 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $69.95 |
| Brand | Nitecore | BioLite |
| Released | — | 2025 |
| Max lumens | 360 | 500 |
| Max beam distance meters | 81 | 100 |
| Runtime max hrs | 160 | 200 |
| Weight grams | 51 | 75 |
| Battery type | built-in-li-ion | built-in-li-ion |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | — | 1634 |
| Recharge port | micro-usb | usb-c |
| Waterproof rating | IP66 | IP67 |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Reactive lighting | No | No |
| Beam type | — | mixed |
Sources — Nitecore NU25: nitecore.co.uk (verified 2026-07-11). BioLite Range 500: bioliteenergy.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Nitecore NU25 and BioLite Range 500?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max lumens: Nitecore NU25 360 vs BioLite Range 500 500
- Max beam distance meters: Nitecore NU25 81 vs BioLite Range 500 100
- Runtime max hrs: Nitecore NU25 160 vs BioLite Range 500 200
- Weight grams: Nitecore NU25 51 vs BioLite Range 500 75
- Recharge port: Nitecore NU25 micro-usb vs BioLite Range 500 usb-c
- Waterproof rating: Nitecore NU25 IP66 vs BioLite Range 500 IP67