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Fenix HM61R V3.0 vs Nitecore UT27 MB

What HM61R V3.0 does better (7) and where UT27 MB wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R V3.0
Fenix · 2026HM61R V3.0
9.0Score
7 advantages≈ $85
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Nitecore UT27 MB
Nitecore · 2026UT27 MB
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $70
8.3Brightness & throw6.7
9.2Battery & charging3.9
7.2Build & durability4.8
8.2Light quality9.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM61R V3.0 better than UT27 MB?

  1. Maximum output1,800 lm vs 800 lm2.2×
  2. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 1,500 mAh2.7×
  3. Maximum runtime300 h vs 21 h14.3×
  4. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)195 m vs 168 m+16%
  5. Peak beam intensity9,510 cd vs 7,124 cd+33%
  6. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%
  7. Impact resistance (drop)2 m vs 1 m2×

Why is UT27 MB better than HM61R V3.0?

  1. Weight168 g vs 74 g2.3×
  2. Colour rendering (CRI)90 vs 98+9%
Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity9,510 cd7,124 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)195 m168 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—2
Colour rendering (CRI)9098
Colour temperature6,500K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123AAAA
Battery capacity4,000 mAh1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h21 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx6
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m1 m
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height105.4 mm—
Head diameter / width38 mm—
Body diameter / depth51 mm—
Weight168 g74 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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