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Mactronic Illuma vs Nitecore NU27

What Illuma does better (1) and where NU27 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Mactronic Illuma
Mactronic · 2025Illuma
1 advantage≈ $45
vs
Nitecore NU27
Nitecore · 2024NU27
6.3Score
1 advantage≈ $45
Higher score
5.9Brightness & throw6.0

Why is Illuma better than NU27?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 123 m+6%

Why is NU27 better than Illuma?

  1. Maximum output430 lm vs 600 lm+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU27Nitecore NU27≈ $456.3
Light output
Maximum output430 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity—3,705 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m123 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—4
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—850 mAh
Maximum runtime—57 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—56 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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