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Nextorch hiStar Helmet vs Nitecore UT27
What hiStar Helmet does better (5) and where UT27 wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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9.1Brightness & throw6.7
3.2Battery & charging3.6
3.9Build & durability4.8
5.9Features5.9
Why is hiStar Helmet better than UT27?
- Maximum output2,300 lm vs 800 lm2.9×
- Peak beam intensity16,384 cd vs 7,124 cd2.3×
- Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 1,500 mAh2.3×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)256 m vs 168 m+52%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx6+17%
Why is UT27 better than hiStar Helmet?
- Maximum runtime2.2 h vs 14 h6.4×
- Weight126 g vs 74 g+70%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 2,300 lm | 800 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 16,384 cd | 7,124 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 256 m | 168 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Number of LEDs | — | 2 |
| Colour rendering (CRI) | — | 97 |
| Colour temperature | — | 3,000K |
| Adjustable colour temperature | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18650 Li-ion, CR123A | AAA |
| Battery capacity | 3,400 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 2.2 h | 14 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP66 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx6 |
| Submersible to | 1 m | — |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 1 m | 1 m |
| Body material | Magnesium | Plastic / polymer |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 126 g | 74 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Lockout | — | Yes |
