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Nitecore UT27 vs Silva Seek 420
What UT27 does better (2) and where Seek 420 wins (2) — every spec side by side.
Why is UT27 better than Seek 420?
- Maximum output800 lm vs 420 lm+90%
- Weight74 g vs 92 g+24%
Why is Seek 420 better than UT27?
- Maximum runtime14 h vs 110 h7.9×
- Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 800 lm | 420 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 7,124 cd | — |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 168 m | — |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Number of LEDs | 2 | 3 |
| Colour rendering (CRI) | 97 | — |
| Colour temperature | 3,000K | — |
| Adjustable colour temperature | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | AAA | AAA |
| Battery capacity | 1,500 mAh | — |
| Maximum runtime | 14 h | 110 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP66 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx6 | IPx8 |
| Submersible to | — | 2 m |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 1 m | — |
| Body material | Plastic / polymer | Plastic / polymer |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 74 g | 92 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | — |
| Colours | — | Blue |
