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Nitecore UT27 MB vs Nitecore UT27 MCT
What UT27 MB does better (1) and where UT27 MCT wins (0) — every spec side by side.
Why is UT27 MB better than UT27 MCT?
- Peak beam intensity7,124 cd vs 6,970 cd+2%
Why is UT27 MCT better than UT27 MB?
UT27 MCT has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 800 lm | 800 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 7,124 cd | 6,970 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 168 m | 167 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Number of LEDs | 2 | — |
| Colour rendering (CRI) | 98 | — |
| Colour temperature | 3,000K | 3,000K |
| Adjustable colour temperature | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | AAA | AAA |
| Battery capacity | 1,500 mAh | — |
| Maximum runtime | 21 h | — |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP66 | IP66 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx6 | IPx6 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 1 m | 1 m |
| Pocket clip | Yes | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 74 g | 74 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | — | Dual switches |
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | Yes |









