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Nitecore HA27 UHE vs Nitecore NU25 MCT

What HA27 UHE does better (5) and where NU25 MCT wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HA27 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HA27 UHE
7.0Score
5 advantages≈ $45
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Nitecore NU25 MCT
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT
5.8Score
0 advantages≈ $40
6.4Brightness & throw5.0
5.1Battery & charging4.2
3.3Build & durability5.6
9.2Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HA27 UHE better than NU25 MCT?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 400 lm2×
  2. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 700 mAh2.1×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)150 m vs 132 m+14%
  4. Maximum runtime65 h vs 45 h+44%
  5. Peak beam intensity5,632 cd vs 4,351 cd+29%

Why is NU25 MCT better than HA27 UHE?

NU25 MCT has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output800 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity5,632 cd4,351 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)150 m132 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs42
Colour rendering (CRI)97—
Colour temperature3,000K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperatureYesYes
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Battery capacity1,500 mAh700 mAh
Maximum runtime65 h45 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX6IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx6
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1 m1 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—50 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Colours—Black, White
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