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Nitecore UT27 vs Silva FreeLight deep

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

Nitecore UT27
Nitecore · 2025UT27
7.7Score
1 advantage
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Silva FreeLight deep
Silva · 2025FreeLight deep
1 advantage≈ $150
7.4Brightness & throw7.6

Why is UT27 better than FreeLight deep?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)168 m vs 150 m+12%

Why is FreeLight deep better than UT27?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 1,200 lm+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output800 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity7,124 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)168 m150 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs2—
Colour rendering (CRI)97—
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime14 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight74 g—
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Colours—Orange, Black
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