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Nitecore UT27
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Nitecore UT27

Nitecore UT27 is a headlamp released in 2025. Key specs: maximum output 800 lm, beam distance (ANSI FL1) 168 m, peak beam intensity 7,124 cd, maximum runtime 14 h.

7.4Score
Brightness & throw6.7
Battery & charging3.6
Build & durability4.8
Light quality9.2
Features5.9
price range—
Year
2025
Popularity
#397 of 791
800 lmMaximum output
168 mBeam distance (ANSI FL1)
7,124 cdPeak beam intensity
14 hMaximum runtime
AAABattery
IPx6Water protection (IPx)
74 gWeight
compared with other headlamps

Why is UT27 a good choice?

Weight: 74 gbetter than 81% of headlamps
Colour rendering (CRI): 97better than 85% of headlamps
Weak points
Water protection (IPx): IPx6worse than 76% of headlamps
Maximum runtime: 14 hworse than 85% of headlamps
Specifications

Full specifications

Light output
Maximum output
800 lm
Peak beam intensity
7,124 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)
168 m
Light source
LED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs
2
Colour rendering (CRI)
97
Colour temperature
3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature
Yes
Battery & charging
Battery
AAA
Battery capacity
1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime
14 h
Rechargeable
Yes
USB-C charging
Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A
Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating
IP66
Water protection (IPx)
IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)
1 m
Body material
Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight
74 g
Modes & features
Red light
Yes
Lockout
Yes

Specs are collected from manufacturers and open databases and normalised to one format; check details with the seller before you buy.

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