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Nitecore NU27 vs Petzl Actik 450

What NU27 does better (2) and where Actik 450 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU27
Nitecore · 2024NU27
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $45
vs
Petzl Actik 450
Petzl · 2025Actik 450
6.8Score
1 advantage≈ $45
Higher score
6.0Brightness & throw5.3
4.8Battery & charging7.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU27 better than Actik 450?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 450 lm+33%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)123 m vs 100 m+23%

Why is Actik 450 better than NU27?

  1. Maximum runtime57 h vs 100 h+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU27Nitecore NU27≈ $456.3
Petzl Actik 450Petzl Actik 450≈ $456.8
Light output
Maximum output600 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity3,705 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)123 m100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs41
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Battery capacity850 mAh—
Maximum runtime57 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time1 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight56 g—
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlackBlue
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