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Nitecore UT27 vs Nitecore UT32

What UT27 does better (1) and where UT32 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore UT27
Nitecore · 2025UT27
7.7Score
1 advantage
Higher score
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Nitecore UT32
Nitecore · 2021UT32
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ $85
7.4Brightness & throw8.1
3.7Battery & charging2.9
5.0Build & durability6.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is UT27 better than UT32?

  1. Weight74 g vs 82 g+11%

Why is UT32 better than UT27?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 1,100 lm+38%
  2. Maximum runtime14 h vs 18 h+29%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore UT32Nitecore UT32≈ $857.3
Light output
Maximum output800 lm1,100 lm
Peak beam intensity7,124 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)168 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs2—
Colour rendering (CRI)97—
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime14 h18 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight74 g82 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Colours—Black
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