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Nitecore UT27 MCT vs Nitecore UT6 MCT

What UT27 MCT does better (0) and where UT6 MCT wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore UT27 MCT
Nitecore · 2025UT27 MCT
6.9Score
0 advantages≈ $55
vs
Nitecore UT6 MCT
Nitecore · 2026UT6 MCT
9.2Score
5 advantages≈ $125
Higher score
6.7Brightness & throw8.3
6.0Battery & charging5.5
4.8Build & durability9.4

Why is UT27 MCT better than UT6 MCT?

UT27 MCT has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is UT6 MCT better than UT27 MCT?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 1,600 lm2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)167 m vs 195 m+17%
  3. Peak beam intensity6,970 cd vs 9,510 cd+36%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
  5. Impact resistance (drop)1 m vs 2 m2×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore UT6 MCTNitecore UT6 MCT≈ $1259.2
Light output
Maximum output800 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity6,970 cd9,510 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)167 m195 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—31 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1 m2 m
Body material—Magnesium
Size & weight
Weight74 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
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