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Nextorch eStar vs Nitecore UT27 MCT

What eStar does better (4) and where UT27 MCT wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch eStar
Nextorch · 2026eStar
8.0Score
4 advantages≈ $55
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Nitecore UT27 MCT
Nitecore · 2025UT27 MCT
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ $55
8.7Brightness & throw7.3
6.1Battery & charging5.6
5.5Build & durability5.0
5.6Light quality5.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is eStar better than UT27 MCT?

  1. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 800 lm+62%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)205 m vs 167 m+23%
  3. Peak beam intensity10,506 cd vs 6,970 cd+51%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx6+17%

Why is UT27 MCT better than eStar?

  1. Weight87 g vs 74 g+18%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch eStarNextorch eStar≈ $558.0
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity10,506 cd6,970 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)205 m167 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity1,200 mAh—
Maximum runtime115 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
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height63 mm—
Head diameter / width46 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight87 g74 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
Switch—Dual switches
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Red, Black
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