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Mactronic Sirius H12 vs Nitecore UT27

What Sirius H12 does better (3) and where UT27 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Mactronic Sirius H12
Mactronic · 2025Sirius H12
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $90
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Nitecore UT27
Nitecore · 2025UT27
7.7Score
1 advantage
6.6Brightness & throw7.0
3.8Battery & charging3.8
8.8Build & durability4.8

Why is Sirius H12 better than UT27?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 800 lm+50%
  2. Maximum runtime28 h vs 14 h2×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%

Why is UT27 better than Sirius H12?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m vs 168 m+46%
Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity—7,124 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m168 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Colour rendering (CRI)—97
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime28 h14 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—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
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—74 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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