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Nitecore HA27 UHE vs Simond HL900

What HA27 UHE does better (2) and where HL900 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HA27 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HA27 UHE
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ $45
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Simond HL900
Simond · 2026HL900
7.5Score
2 advantages≈ $50
7.0Brightness & throw8.8
5.2Battery & charging4.1
4.1Build & durability4.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is HA27 UHE better than HL900?

  1. Maximum runtime65 h vs 30 h2.2×
  2. Submersible to2 m vs 1 m2×

Why is HL900 better than HA27 UHE?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)150 m vs 200 m+33%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Simond HL900Simond HL900≈ $507.5
Light output
Maximum output800 lm—
Peak beam intensity5,632 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)150 m200 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs4—
Colour rendering (CRI)97—
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime65 h30 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX6—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Submersible to2 m1 m
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlackRed, Black
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