How we scoreBlogAdvertise
html›body›main#compare1,338 models · updated Nov 11, 2026
  1. compoundsemi.com
  2. Compare
  3. UT2000 vs Free 3000

Nitecore UT2000 vs Silva Free 3000

What UT2000 does better (3) and where Free 3000 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore UT2000
Nitecore · 2026UT2000
9.3Score
3 advantages≈ $150
Higher score
vs
Silva Free 3000
Silva · 2024Free 3000
8.1Score
1 advantage≈ $180
9.0Brightness & throw9.3
7.2Battery & charging5.8
7.7Build & durability3.7

Why is UT2000 better than Free 3000?

  1. Weight122 g vs 511 g4.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m vs 215 m+2%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is Free 3000 better than UT2000?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 3,000 lm+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore UT2000Nitecore UT2000≈ $1509.3
Silva Free 3000Silva Free 3000≈ $1808.1
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity12,126 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m215 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)97—
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity12,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime55 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Power bank functionYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight122 g511 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Colours—Black
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare