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Armytek Elf C1 vs Nitecore UT27

What Elf C1 does better (1) and where UT27 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Armytek Elf C1
Armytek · 2025Elf C1
1 advantage≈ $55
vs
Nitecore UT27
Nitecore · 2025UT27
7.7Score
1 advantage
Higher score
6.6Brightness & throw7.3

Why is Elf C1 better than UT27?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 800 lm+25%

Why is UT27 better than Elf C1?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)103 m vs 168 m+63%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity—7,124 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)103 m168 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Colour rendering (CRI)—97
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime—14 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—74 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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