The old model is pretty awesome for astrophotography because it has separate buttons for the red and white lights. The new version is much like most of the other headlamps around where it's a PITA to cycle to red light mode. Which is a shame.
The new NU25 has direct access to red light and Ultra-low white light. Press and hold down the left button to turn on the red light; Double tap the right button to turn on the Ultra-low light.
@@simon-nb5vx No shame, I agree with Deon ! I don't consider a hold down switching as a "direct access", it's too long and annoying when you use a lot red lighting like I do. In addition to the low level missing, I have to admit that the original version as the red light 2.0 and the new one the red light 1.0.
@@fredtrascamp1401 he said you have to cycle to access red light which is not true..so you want more switch buttons for a small unit?maybe four buttons right?1 for the red, 1 for the spot, 1 for the flood, 1 for the battery level?maybe five so it will be much an upgrade..
So, the only upgrade is in the headband ! With the old one, you have a support with the ability to put a cord or a band. With the new versions, you have to buy 2 lamps to do it : users gave you the DIY tip and to thanks them with a marketing scam ?! The new one is bigger with quite a same battery power, loose low red mode, direct access to red led not to loose night vision, loose also warm led so what's the deal ? A real upgrade would have been a green led version to choose instead of the red one, a third button for direct on/off, a band with an insert to place a dedicated power-bank on the back (with a beacon led to signal yourself to cars or bros) to double or triple the power and a phosphorent side to walk in urban places and a camo one to walk in nature. Also a case to keep the lamp well in place in the pocket or on the belt. This is your mythic lamp, you're loosing it !
35g. It's heavier with no headband at all than the old NU25 was with the popular shockcord mod. My old NU25 weighs 31g with the shock cord headband. And I bet I could get it down another gram or 2 if I use less shock cord and no cord adjuster (just knots instead). I use a really thin shock cord though, bit it doesn't need to be thick. It has lasted for plenty of trips.
@@NitecoreStore Thank you. So IMHO it is design omission, because I have your powerbank and it does not have this feature either. So basically you rely the other device has it, but if you pair it as Nitecore+Nitecore you are toasted, in sense fast charging is bad for efficiency, especially in hot conditions.
Yesssss usb-c !!! Is there a dedicated way to activate the red light from off? (without cycling through modes and killing your night vision?) This was a most welcomed feature of the previous NU25.
Yes. IMO, the red light is better, though it loses the low mode. But I don't recommend this over the original NU25. It is actually about 50% heavier than the old one. They just got rid of the heavy headband (which you can do yourself, look up "shock cord mod"). The size and weight aren't the biggest issue though, the floodlight is just not very useful and the new UI is pretty bad. I'm disappointed because I have wanted a new NU25 with USB C for years. But I think they messed this one up :(
For me, it's just a selling scam ! Everyone has old cables more than necessary. When USB-D 'll be to the new way to empty our wallet, will we have to wait tremendously for the new NU25 with the USB-D upgrade ?
@@NitecoreStore whaat seriously?? That's the best part of the your videos for me 😅😂 tho I have to admit I'm the girlfriend of the guy watching those videos - but that's how even I enjoy them, like, a lot! 🖤 I'd love for you to keep the funny part up! That's distincts you from other pure informative channels too that I certainly wouldn't watch...
Bought mine 3 years ago. My favorite one, i use it for trekking, biking and EDC lamp as Headlamp or mini-torch for tinkering, in the car, around the house and every night it's on my bed because I'm insomniac. Honestly, the possible weakness of the bracket was never an issue. I think, it's because when you manipulate it, the lamp is on your head near your eyes and it's an area you instinctively protect as... "the apple of your eye".
Thanks for the detailed video as always. Love watching your videos instead of reading the manual. Merry Christmas and happy new year
BRING BACK THE HIGH-CRI LED AND RED LIGHT LEVELS!!
The old model is pretty awesome for astrophotography because it has separate buttons for the red and white lights. The new version is much like most of the other headlamps around where it's a PITA to cycle to red light mode. Which is a shame.
I so agree with you, please read my first comment and agree with a thumb to wake up the company !
The new NU25 has direct access to red light and Ultra-low white light. Press and hold down the left button to turn on the red light; Double tap the right button to turn on the Ultra-low light.
shame on you
@@simon-nb5vx No shame, I agree with Deon ! I don't consider a hold down switching as a "direct access", it's too long and annoying when you use a lot red lighting like I do. In addition to the low level missing, I have to admit that the original version as the red light 2.0 and the new one the red light 1.0.
@@fredtrascamp1401 he said you have to cycle to access red light which is not true..so you want more switch buttons for a small unit?maybe four buttons right?1 for the red, 1 for the spot, 1 for the flood, 1 for the battery level?maybe five so it will be much an upgrade..
So, the only upgrade is in the headband ! With the old one, you have a support with the ability to put a cord or a band. With the new versions, you have to buy 2 lamps to do it : users gave you the DIY tip and to thanks them with a marketing scam ?! The new one is bigger with quite a same battery power, loose low red mode, direct access to red led not to loose night vision, loose also warm led so what's the deal ? A real upgrade would have been a green led version to choose instead of the red one, a third button for direct on/off, a band with an insert to place a dedicated power-bank on the back (with a beacon led to signal yourself to cars or bros) to double or triple the power and a phosphorent side to walk in urban places and a camo one to walk in nature. Also a case to keep the lamp well in place in the pocket or on the belt. This is your mythic lamp, you're loosing it !
Does it have temperature control? Where it steps down?
What’s the brightest continuous beam that the red light can do? Need it bright for kiwi spotting
What is the weight of the lamp and bracket on the UL version with the cord and cordlock removed?
35g. It's heavier with no headband at all than the old NU25 was with the popular shockcord mod. My old NU25 weighs 31g with the shock cord headband. And I bet I could get it down another gram or 2 if I use less shock cord and no cord adjuster (just knots instead). I use a really thin shock cord though, bit it doesn't need to be thick. It has lasted for plenty of trips.
Can it be continuous use while charging
Yes. You can connect it to a power bank and keep using the headlamp.
@@Let_there_be_flashlight boom 💥 mind blowing
Great lamp👏🏻
Can you disable fast charging, i.e. and use only regular speed for charging?
Unfortunately you cannot disable it internally, however you can use a non QC wall box that will limit it naturally.
@@NitecoreStore Thank you. So IMHO it is design omission, because I have your powerbank and it does not have this feature either. So basically you rely the other device has it, but if you pair it as Nitecore+Nitecore you are toasted, in sense fast charging is bad for efficiency, especially in hot conditions.
Yesssss usb-c !!!
Is there a dedicated way to activate the red light from off? (without cycling through modes and killing your night vision?) This was a most welcomed feature of the previous NU25.
Yes. In OFF status, press and hold Mode button for 1s.
Should be in this video but this is poorly made info anyways
Yes. IMO, the red light is better, though it loses the low mode. But I don't recommend this over the original NU25. It is actually about 50% heavier than the old one. They just got rid of the heavy headband (which you can do yourself, look up "shock cord mod").
The size and weight aren't the biggest issue though, the floodlight is just not very useful and the new UI is pretty bad. I'm disappointed because I have wanted a new NU25 with USB C for years. But I think they messed this one up :(
For me, it's just a selling scam ! Everyone has old cables more than necessary. When USB-D 'll be to the new way to empty our wallet, will we have to wait tremendously for the new NU25 with the USB-D upgrade ?
@@fredtrascamp1401 it's nice to only have one type of cable for everything. And there are a lot of engineering wins in it as well. But you do you.
Does it have any memory? In other words, can I cycle to low flood,” turn it off, and then it comes back to “low flood” when I turn it back on?
Sadly it does not appear so!
I can't see info about is the angle adjustable? Most important feature for me.
It is!
The only thing it lacks is mode memory
So you have to ruin your night vision to get to the red light?
Can the new nu25 be converted to full shock cord if i decided I didnt like the band?
No, they changed the support to force customers to buy 2 new NU25 to get this versatility of the old one !
Yes. the band for the NU25 400 is easily removable/replaceable.
@@jasonlarkins Sorry, but you answered aside the question.
Im getting the ul.
You skipped the NU20
U r great!
... I miss your more funny videos 😟
did they force you to be more serious for credibility...?
Still, good info
😭 Yes people get very crossed when I joke around.
@@NitecoreStore whaat seriously?? That's the best part of the your videos for me 😅😂 tho I have to admit I'm the girlfriend of the guy watching those videos - but that's how even I enjoy them, like, a lot! 🖤 I'd love for you to keep the funny part up! That's distincts you from other pure informative channels too that I certainly wouldn't watch...
Old nu25& nu20 has weak bracket
Bought mine 3 years ago. My favorite one, i use it for trekking, biking and EDC lamp as Headlamp or mini-torch for tinkering, in the car, around the house and every night it's on my bed because I'm insomniac. Honestly, the possible weakness of the bracket was never an issue. I think, it's because when you manipulate it, the lamp is on your head near your eyes and it's an area you instinctively protect as... "the apple of your eye".