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Armytek Elf C1 vs Nitecore UT27 MCT

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

Armytek Elf C1
Armytek · 2025Elf C1
1 advantage≈ $55
vs
Nitecore UT27 MCT
Nitecore · 2025UT27 MCT
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ $55
Higher score
6.6Brightness & throw7.3

Why is Elf C1 better than UT27 MCT?

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

Why is UT27 MCT better than Elf C1?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)103 m vs 167 m+62%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity—6,970 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)103 m167 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
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
Switch—Dual switches
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Red, Black
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