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Nitecore UT6 MCT vs Silva Free

What UT6 MCT does better (3) and where Free wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore UT6 MCT
Nitecore · 2026UT6 MCT
9.2Score
3 advantages≈ $125
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Silva Free
Silva · 2023Free
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ $170
8.3Brightness & throw6.9
5.5Battery & charging3.9
9.4Build & durability3.6

Why is UT6 MCT better than Free?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,200 lm+33%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)195 m vs 150 m+30%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is Free better than UT6 MCT?

  1. Maximum runtime31 h vs 35 h+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore UT6 MCTNitecore UT6 MCT≈ $1259.2
Silva FreeSilva Free≈ $1705.8
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity9,510 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)195 m150 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery capacity4,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime31 h35 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialMagnesiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight—316 g
Modes & features
Colours—Black
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