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Nitecore UT27 MCT Pro vs Petzl Aria 2R RGB

What UT27 MCT Pro does better (4) and where Aria 2R RGB wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore UT27 MCT Pro
Nitecore · 2025UT27 MCT Pro
6.9Score
4 advantages≈ $60
vs
Petzl Aria 2R RGB
Petzl · 2026Aria 2R RGB
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ $65
Higher score
6.7Brightness & throw5.4
6.0Battery & charging5.0
4.8Build & durability8.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is UT27 MCT Pro better than Aria 2R RGB?

  1. Peak beam intensity6,970 cd vs 3,310 cd2.1×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)167 m vs 115 m+45%
  3. Maximum output800 lm vs 625 lm+28%
  4. Weight74 g vs 95 g+28%

Why is Aria 2R RGB better than UT27 MCT Pro?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output800 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity6,970 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)167 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime—100 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
Size & weight
Weight74 g95 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
LockoutYes—
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