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Nitecore UT27 MB vs Simond HL900
What UT27 MB does better (0) and where HL900 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
Why is UT27 MB better than HL900?
UT27 MB has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is HL900 better than UT27 MB?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)168 m vs 200 m+19%
- Maximum runtime21 h vs 30 h+43%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 800 lm | — |
| Peak beam intensity | 7,124 cd | — |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 168 m | 200 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Number of LEDs | 2 | — |
| Colour rendering (CRI) | 98 | — |
| Colour temperature | 3,000K | — |
| Adjustable colour temperature | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | AAA | — |
| Battery capacity | 1,500 mAh | — |
| Maximum runtime | 21 h | 30 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | — |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP66 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx6 | IPx7 |
| Submersible to | — | 1 m |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 1 m | — |
| Pocket clip | Yes | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 74 g | — |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | — |
| Colours | — | Red, Black |
