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Nitecore UT27 vs Sigma Buster 400 HL

What UT27 does better (1) and where Buster 400 HL wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore UT27
Nitecore · 2025UT27
7.7Score
1 advantage
vs
Sigma Buster 400 HL
Sigma · 2025Buster 400 HL
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $25
Higher score
7.2Brightness & throw4.9
4.8Build & durability8.8

Why is UT27 better than Buster 400 HL?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 400 lm2×

Why is Buster 400 HL better than UT27?

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

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output800 lm400 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
BatteryAAA—
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime14 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight74 g—
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Colours—Black
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