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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.

Nitecore UT27 MB
Nitecore · 2026UT27 MB
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $70
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Nitecore UT27 MCT
Nitecore · 2025UT27 MCT
6.9Score
0 advantages≈ $55
6.7Brightness & throw6.7
3.9Battery & charging6.0
4.8Build & durability4.8
9.5Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is UT27 MB better than UT27 MCT?

  1. 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

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Light output
Maximum output800 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity7,124 cd6,970 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)168 m167 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs2—
Colour rendering (CRI)98—
Colour temperature3,000K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperatureYesYes
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime21 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)1 m1 m
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight74 g74 g
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
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