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Nitecore UT6 MCT vs Petzl Xena

What UT6 MCT does better (2) and where Xena wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore UT6 MCT
Nitecore · 2026UT6 MCT
9.4Score
2 advantages≈ $125
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Petzl Xena
Petzl · 2024Xena
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ $120
8.4Brightness & throw8.0
6.2Battery & charging3.4
9.5Build & durability3.8

Why is UT6 MCT better than Xena?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)195 m vs 170 m+15%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is Xena better than UT6 MCT?

  1. Maximum runtime31 h vs 32 h+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore UT6 MCTNitecore UT6 MCT≈ $1259.4
Petzl XenaPetzl Xena≈ $1206.0
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm—
Peak beam intensity9,510 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)195 m170 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
Battery & charging
Number of batteries—4
Battery capacity4,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime31 h32 h
RechargeableYes—
Charging time—4 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to—1 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialMagnesium—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—100 mm
Weight—185 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
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