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Nitecore HA23 UHE vs Nitecore UT27

What HA23 UHE does better (2) and where UT27 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HA23 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HA23 UHE
7.7Score
2 advantages≈ $30
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Nitecore UT27
Nitecore · 2025UT27
7.7Score
4 advantages
6.6Brightness & throw7.4
6.7Battery & charging3.7
7.0Build & durability5.0
5.6Light quality9.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HA23 UHE better than UT27?

  1. Maximum runtime125 h vs 14 h8.9×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%

Why is UT27 better than HA23 UHE?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 800 lm+33%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 168 m+27%
  3. Peak beam intensity4,364 cd vs 7,124 cd+63%
  4. Weight90 g vs 74 g+22%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output600 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity4,364 cd7,124 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m168 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs42
Colour rendering (CRI)—97
Colour temperature3,000K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperatureYesYes
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime125 h14 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx6
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m1 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight90 g74 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
ColoursBlack—
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