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Ledlenser HF4R Signature vs Nitecore UT27 MCT Pro

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

Ledlenser HF4R Signature
Ledlenser · 2023HF4R Signature
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $60
vs
Nitecore UT27 MCT Pro
Nitecore · 2025UT27 MCT Pro
6.9Score
1 advantage≈ $60
Higher score
6.0Brightness & throw6.7
9.7Build & durability4.8
2.4Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF4R Signature better than UT27 MCT Pro?

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

Why is UT27 MCT Pro 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
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Size & weight
Weight71 g74 g
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
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