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Nitecore HC65 MCT vs Nitecore UT27 MB
What HC65 MCT does better (7) and where UT27 MB wins (1) — every spec side by side.
Why is HC65 MCT better than UT27 MB?
- Maximum output2,000 lm vs 800 lm2.5×
- Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 1,500 mAh2.7×
- Maximum runtime154 h vs 21 h7.3×
- Peak beam intensity16,709 cd vs 7,124 cd2.3×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)258 m vs 168 m+54%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%
- Impact resistance (drop)2 m vs 1 m2×
Why is UT27 MB better than HC65 MCT?
- Weight146 g vs 74 g+97%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 2,000 lm | 800 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 16,709 cd | 7,124 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 258 m | 168 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Number of LEDs | 8 | 2 |
| Colour rendering (CRI) | 98 | 98 |
| Colour temperature | 3,000K | 3,000K |
| Adjustable colour temperature | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | — | AAA |
| Battery capacity | 4,000 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 154 h | 21 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging time | 1 h | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP66 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx6 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 2 m | 1 m |
| Body material | Magnesium | — |
| Pocket clip | — | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 146 g | 74 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | — | Yes |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | Yes |
