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Nitecore HA27 UHE vs Petzl Actik Core

What HA27 UHE does better (4) and where Actik Core wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HA27 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HA27 UHE
7.0Score
4 advantages≈ $45
vs
Petzl Actik Core
Petzl · 2025Actik Core
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
6.4Brightness & throw5.4
5.1Battery & charging5.0
3.3Build & durability8.3

Why is HA27 UHE better than Actik Core?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)150 m vs 115 m+30%
  2. Maximum output800 lm vs 625 lm+28%
  3. Peak beam intensity5,632 cd vs 3,310 cd+70%
  4. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 1,250 mAh+20%

Why is Actik Core better than HA27 UHE?

  1. Maximum runtime65 h vs 100 h+54%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output800 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity5,632 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)150 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs4—
Colour rendering (CRI)97—
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime65 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX6—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight—88 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
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