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Nitecore NWH20 vs Nitecore UT27 MB

What NWH20 does better (2) and where UT27 MB wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NWH20
Nitecore · 2026NWH20
5.5Score
2 advantages≈ $70
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Nitecore UT27 MB
Nitecore · 2026UT27 MB
7.8Score
4 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
4.5Brightness & throw6.7
4.7Battery & charging3.9
4.7Build & durability4.8
5.7Light quality9.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is NWH20 better than UT27 MB?

  1. Maximum runtime51 h vs 21 h2.4×
  2. Impact resistance (drop)2 m vs 1 m2×

Why is UT27 MB better than NWH20?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)89 m vs 168 m+89%
  2. Peak beam intensity1,980 cd vs 7,124 cd3.6×
  3. Weight149 g vs 74 g2×
  4. Maximum output600 lm vs 800 lm+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NWH20Nitecore NWH20≈ $705.5
Light output
Maximum output600 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity1,980 cd7,124 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)89 m168 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Number of LEDs42
Colour rendering (CRI)—98
Colour temperature4,500K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime51 h21 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)2 m1 m
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Weight149 g74 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
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