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Fenix HM75R vs Nitecore UT27

What HM75R does better (5) and where UT27 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM75R
Fenix · 2024HM75R
7.9Score
5 advantages≈ $170
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Nitecore UT27
Nitecore · 2025UT27
7.4Score
1 advantage
8.7Brightness & throw6.7
8.0Battery & charging3.6
4.5Build & durability4.8
5.7Light quality9.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM75R better than UT27?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 800 lm2×
  2. Maximum runtime234 h vs 14 h16.7×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)223 m vs 168 m+33%
  4. Peak beam intensity12,430 cd vs 7,124 cd+74%
  5. Impact resistance (drop)2 m vs 1 m2×

Why is UT27 better than HM75R?

  1. Weight321 g vs 74 g4.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM75RFenix HM75R≈ $1707.9
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity12,430 cd7,124 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)223 m168 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs22
Colour rendering (CRI)—97
Colour temperature6,500K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperatureYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ionAAA
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime234 h14 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank functionYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)2 m1 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight321 g74 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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