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Nitecore UT6 MCT vs Silva Free 900 S

What UT6 MCT does better (1) and where Free 900 S wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore UT6 MCT
Nitecore · 2026UT6 MCT
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ $125
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Silva Free 900 S
Silva · 2025Free 900 S
9.2Score
0 advantages≈ $100
8.3Brightness & throw6.8
9.4Build & durability8.8

Why is UT6 MCT better than Free 900 S?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 900 lm+78%

Why is Free 900 S better than UT6 MCT?

Free 900 S has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore UT6 MCTNitecore UT6 MCT≈ $1259.2
Silva Free 900 SSilva Free 900 S≈ $1009.2
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm900 lm
Peak beam intensity9,510 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)195 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery capacity4,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime31 h—
RechargeableYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialMagnesium—
Modes & features
Colours—Black
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