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Nitecore NU27 vs Petzl Actik Core
What NU27 does better (4) and where Actik Core wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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5.6Brightness & throw5.4
4.5Battery & charging5.0
5.2Build & durability8.3
Why is NU27 better than Actik Core?
- Weight56 g vs 88 g+57%
- Charging time1 h vs 3.5 h3.5×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)123 m vs 115 m+7%
- Peak beam intensity3,705 cd vs 3,310 cd+12%
Why is Actik Core better than NU27?
- Maximum runtime57 h vs 100 h+75%
- Battery capacity850 mAh vs 1,250 mAh+47%
- Maximum output600 lm vs 625 lm+4%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 600 lm | 625 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 3,705 cd | 3,310 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 123 m | 115 m |
| Runtime at maximum output | — | 120 min |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Number of LEDs | 4 | — |
| Colour temperature | 3,000K | — |
| Adjustable colour temperature | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | — | AAA |
| Number of batteries | — | 3 |
| Battery capacity | 850 mAh | 1,250 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 57 h | 100 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging time | 1 h | 3.5 h |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP66 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx6 | IPx8 |
| Submersible to | — | 2 m |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 1 m | — |
| Body material | Plastic / polymer | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 56 g | 88 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Strobe | — | Yes |
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Red light | Yes | — |
| Lockout | Yes | — |
