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Kask KL1 vs Nitecore UT27 MCT

What KL1 does better (1) and where UT27 MCT wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Kask KL1
Kask · 2025KL1
1 advantage≈ $70
vs
Nitecore UT27 MCT
Nitecore · 2025UT27 MCT
6.9Score
0 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
8.8Build & durability4.8

Why is KL1 better than UT27 MCT?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%

Why is UT27 MCT better than KL1?

UT27 MCT has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Kask KL1Kask KL1≈ $70
Light output
Maximum output—800 lm
Peak beam intensity—6,970 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—167 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx6
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Size & weight
Weight—74 g
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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