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Nitecore UT27 MB vs Petzl Nao LT

What UT27 MB does better (5) and where Nao LT wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore UT27 MB
Nitecore · 2026UT27 MB
7.8Score
5 advantages≈ $70
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Petzl Nao LT
Petzl · 2026Nao LT
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $75
6.7Brightness & throw4.3
3.9Battery & charging4.6
4.8Build & durability8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is UT27 MB better than Nao LT?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)168 m vs 75 m2.2×
  2. Peak beam intensity7,124 cd vs 1,410 cd5.1×
  3. Maximum output800 lm vs 600 lm+33%
  4. Weight74 g vs 90 g+22%
  5. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 1,250 mAh+20%

Why is Nao LT better than UT27 MB?

  1. Maximum runtime21 h vs 85 h4×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Nao LTPetzl Nao LT≈ $756.5
Light output
Maximum output800 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity7,124 cd1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)168 m75 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
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime21 h85 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—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight74 g90 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
LockoutYes—
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