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Mactronic Illuma vs Nitecore HA27 UHE

What Illuma does better (0) and where HA27 UHE wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Mactronic Illuma
Mactronic · 2025Illuma
0 advantages≈ $45
vs
Nitecore HA27 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HA27 UHE
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
5.4Brightness & throw6.7

Why is Illuma better than HA27 UHE?

Illuma has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HA27 UHE better than Illuma?

  1. Maximum output430 lm vs 800 lm+86%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 150 m+15%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output430 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity—5,632 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m150 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—4
Colour rendering (CRI)—97
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime—65 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX6
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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