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Nitecore HC60 UHE vs Nitecore UT27 MCT Pro

What HC60 UHE does better (3) and where UT27 MCT Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HC60 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC60 UHE
8.7Score
3 advantages≈ $70
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Nitecore UT27 MCT Pro
Nitecore · 2025UT27 MCT Pro
6.9Score
3 advantages≈ $60
7.4Brightness & throw6.7
8.8Battery & charging6.0
7.6Build & durability4.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is HC60 UHE better than UT27 MCT Pro?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 800 lm2×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%
  3. Impact resistance (drop)2 m vs 1 m2×

Why is UT27 MCT Pro better than HC60 UHE?

  1. Weight140 g vs 74 g+89%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)157 m vs 167 m+6%
  3. Peak beam intensity6,170 cd vs 6,970 cd+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity6,170 cd6,970 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)157 m167 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs6—
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ionAAA
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity4,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime200 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx6
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m1 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight140 g74 g
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
ColoursBlack—
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