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Nitecore UT6 MCT vs Silva Free 3000

What UT6 MCT does better (1) and where Free 3000 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore UT6 MCT
Nitecore · 2026UT6 MCT
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ $125
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Silva Free 3000
Silva · 2024Free 3000
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $180
8.3Brightness & throw9.1
5.5Battery & charging6.0
9.4Build & durability3.4

Why is UT6 MCT better than Free 3000?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is Free 3000 better than UT6 MCT?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 3,000 lm+88%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)195 m vs 215 m+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore UT6 MCTNitecore UT6 MCT≈ $1259.2
Silva Free 3000Silva Free 3000≈ $1807.8
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity9,510 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)195 m215 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity4,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime31 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialMagnesium—
Size & weight
Weight—511 g
Modes & features
Colours—Black
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