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Nitecore UT27 vs Nitecore UT27 MB

What UT27 does better (0) and where UT27 MB wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore UT27
Nitecore · 2025UT27
7.4Score
0 advantages
vs
Nitecore UT27 MB
Nitecore · 2026UT27 MB
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $70
Higher score
6.7Brightness & throw6.7
3.6Battery & charging3.9
4.8Build & durability4.8
9.2Light quality9.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is UT27 better than UT27 MB?

UT27 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is UT27 MB better than UT27?

  1. Maximum runtime14 h vs 21 h+50%
Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output800 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity7,124 cd7,124 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)168 m168 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs22
Colour rendering (CRI)9798
Colour temperature3,000K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperatureYesYes
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime14 h21 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)1 m1 m
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Weight74 g74 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
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