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Nextorch eStar vs Nitecore UT27 MB

What eStar does better (5) and where UT27 MB wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch eStar
Nextorch · 2026eStar
7.7Score
5 advantages≈ $65
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Nitecore UT27 MB
Nitecore · 2026UT27 MB
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
8.3Brightness & throw6.7
5.7Battery & charging3.9
5.5Build & durability4.8
5.7Light quality9.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is eStar better than UT27 MB?

  1. Maximum runtime115 h vs 21 h5.5×
  2. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 800 lm+62%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)205 m vs 168 m+22%
  4. Peak beam intensity10,506 cd vs 7,124 cd+47%
  5. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx6+17%

Why is UT27 MB better than eStar?

  1. Battery capacity1,200 mAh vs 1,500 mAh+25%
  2. Weight87 g vs 74 g+18%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch eStarNextorch eStar≈ $657.7
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity10,506 cd7,124 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)205 m168 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Colour rendering (CRI)—98
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity1,200 mAh1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime115 h21 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)1 m1 m
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height63 mm—
Head diameter / width46 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight87 g74 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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