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Nitecore UT27 MCT vs Silva Explore 5
What UT27 MCT does better (3) and where Explore 5 wins (1) — every spec side by side.
Why is UT27 MCT better than Explore 5?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)167 m vs 115 m+45%
- Weight74 g vs 116 g+57%
- Maximum output800 lm vs 700 lm+14%
Why is Explore 5 better than UT27 MCT?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 800 lm | 700 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 6,970 cd | — |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 167 m | 115 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Colour temperature | 3,000K | — |
| Adjustable colour temperature | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | AAA | Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po |
| Battery capacity | — | 2,000 mAh |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Charging time | — | 2 h |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP66 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx6 | IPx7 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 1 m | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 74 g | 116 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | Dual switches | — |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | — |
