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Fenix HM55R vs Nitecore UT27 MCT
What HM55R does better (4) and where UT27 MCT wins (1) — every spec side by side.
Why is HM55R better than UT27 MCT?
- Maximum output1,200 lm vs 800 lm+50%
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m vs 167 m+5%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%
- Peak beam intensity7,660 cd vs 6,970 cd+10%
Why is UT27 MCT better than HM55R?
- Weight105 g vs 74 g+42%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,200 lm | 800 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 7,660 cd | 6,970 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 175 m | 167 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SST-25 | — |
| LED maker | Luminus | — |
| Colour rendering (CRI) | 90 | — |
| Colour temperature | 6,500K | 3,000K |
| Adjustable colour temperature | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18350 Li-ion | AAA |
| Battery capacity | 1,600 mAh | — |
| Maximum runtime | 147 h | — |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP66 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx6 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | — | 1 m |
| Body material | Aluminium | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 64 mm | — |
| Head diameter / width | 34 mm | — |
| Body diameter / depth | 44 mm | — |
| Weight | 105 g | 74 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | Dual switches | Dual switches |
| Strobe | Yes | — |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | Yes |
| Mode memory | Yes | — |
| Colours | Black | — |
