Nitecore NU25 UL vs Streamlight Bandit Pro size comparison

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The Streamlight Bandit Pro is 9 mm (0.35 in) longer than the Nitecore NU25 UL, and 4 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.

Nitecore NU25 UL · 60 mmStreamlight Bandit Pro · 69 mm

The Streamlight Bandit Pro is 9 mm (0.35 in) longer than the Nitecore NU25 UL, and 4 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Nitecore NU25 UL
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Streamlight Bandit Pro
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Length60 mm (2.36 in)69 mm (2.72 in)+9 mm
Height25 mm (0.98 in)29 mm (1.14 in)+4 mm
Thickness37 mm (1.46 in)25 mm (0.98 in)−12 mm
Weight56 g listed45 g listed
BatteryBuilt-inBuilt-in
Max output400 lm180 lm
Throw64 m—
TypeHeadlamp / right-angleHeadlamp / right-angle
Pricefrom $36.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$32.35 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
Sourcebatteryjunction.com sourced
Retailer lists 60 x 37 x 25 mm
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NU25 UL vs Bandit Pro: how they differ

Size and weight

The Nitecore NU25 UL is the shorter light: 60 mm (2.36 in) against 69 mm (2.72 in), a difference of 9 mm (13%). At its widest point the Nitecore NU25 UL is 4 mm slimmer (25 vs 29 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore NU25 UL: 56 g listed; Streamlight Bandit Pro: 45 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Nitecore NU25 UL is rated brighter: 400 lm maximum vs 180 lm for the Streamlight Bandit Pro, 122% more.

Battery

Both run on a built-in rechargeable battery, so neither needs a separate battery.

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore NU25 UL was from $36.95 at batteryjunction.com and the Streamlight Bandit Pro $32.35 at batteryjunction.com, so the Streamlight Bandit Pro cost $4.60 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Type

Both are headlamps / right-angle lights in our catalog with a headlamp body.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Nitecore NU25 UL if you want a shorter light (9 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (4 mm narrower) and more output (400 lm vs 180 lm). On the specs we track, the Nitecore NU25 UL is ahead or level everywhere; the Streamlight Bandit Pro makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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NU25 UL vs Bandit Pro FAQ

Which is smaller, the Nitecore NU25 UL or the Streamlight Bandit Pro?

The Nitecore NU25 UL is the shorter light: 60 mm (2.36 in) against 69 mm (2.72 in), a difference of 9 mm (13%). At its widest point the Nitecore NU25 UL is 4 mm slimmer (25 vs 29 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore NU25 UL: 56 g listed; Streamlight Bandit Pro: 45 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Nitecore NU25 UL or the Streamlight Bandit Pro?

The Nitecore NU25 UL is rated brighter: 400 lm maximum vs 180 lm for the Streamlight Bandit Pro, 122% more.

Which is cheaper, the Nitecore NU25 UL or the Streamlight Bandit Pro?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore NU25 UL was from $36.95 at batteryjunction.com and the Streamlight Bandit Pro $32.35 at batteryjunction.com, so the Streamlight Bandit Pro cost $4.60 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Nitecore NU25 UL and Streamlight Bandit Pro use the same battery?

Both run on a built-in rechargeable battery, so neither needs a separate battery.

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