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Ledlenser HF4R Signature vs Nitecore UT27 MCT

What HF4R Signature does better (2) and where UT27 MCT wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF4R Signature
Ledlenser · 2023HF4R Signature
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ $60
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Nitecore UT27 MCT
Nitecore · 2025UT27 MCT
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ $55
Higher score
6.9Brightness & throw7.3
4.6Battery & charging5.6
9.5Build & durability5.0
2.4Light quality5.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF4R Signature better than UT27 MCT?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%
  2. Weight71 g vs 74 g+4%

Why is UT27 MCT better than HF4R Signature?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 800 lm+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output600 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity—6,970 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—167 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)70—
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Maximum runtime35 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx6
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight71 g74 g
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Red, Black
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