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Nitecore UT27 MB vs Petzl Aria 2R RGB

What UT27 MB does better (5) and where Aria 2R RGB wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore UT27 MB
Nitecore · 2026UT27 MB
7.8Score
5 advantages≈ $70
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Petzl Aria 2R RGB
Petzl · 2026Aria 2R RGB
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ $65
6.7Brightness & throw5.4
3.9Battery & charging5.0
4.8Build & durability8.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is UT27 MB better than Aria 2R RGB?

  1. Peak beam intensity7,124 cd vs 3,310 cd2.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)168 m vs 115 m+46%
  3. Maximum output800 lm vs 625 lm+28%
  4. Weight74 g vs 95 g+28%
  5. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 1,250 mAh+20%

Why is Aria 2R RGB better than UT27 MB?

  1. Maximum runtime21 h vs 100 h4.8×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output800 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity7,124 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)168 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs2—
Colour rendering (CRI)98—
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime21 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight74 g95 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
LockoutYes—
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