NitecoreHeadlamp
Nitecore UT27 MCT
Nitecore UT27 MCT is a headlamp released in 2025. Key specs: maximum output 800 lm, beam distance (ANSI FL1) 167 m, peak beam intensity 6,970 cd, battery AAA.
6.9Score
Brightness & throw6.7
Battery & charging6.0
Build & durability4.8
Light quality5.7
Features5.9
price range$45–65
800 lmMaximum output
167 mBeam distance (ANSI FL1)
6,970 cdPeak beam intensity
AAABattery
IPx6Water protection (IPx)
74 gWeight
Spec guide
How it ranks among headlamps of 2025
Maximum output · 800 lmBottom 41%Beam distance (ANSI FL1) · 167 mBottom 39%Peak beam intensity · 6,970 cdBottom 32%Water protection (IPx) · IPx6Bottom 17%Weight · 74 gTop 21%
Compared with headlamps released in 2025. Bars show the share of models it beats.
compared with other headlamps
Why is UT27 MCT a good choice?
Weight: 74 gbetter than 81% of headlamps
Weak points
Water protection (IPx): IPx6worse than 76% of headlamps
Specifications
Full specifications
Light output
- Maximum output
- 800 lm
- Peak beam intensity
- 6,970 cd
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)
- 167 m
LED & beam
- Colour temperature
- 3,000K
- Adjustable colour temperature
- Yes
Battery & charging
- Rechargeable
- Yes
- USB-C charging
- Yes
- Battery level indicator
- Yes
- Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A
- Yes
Build & durability
- Protection rating
- IP66
- Water protection (IPx)
- IPx6
- Impact resistance (drop)
- 1 m
Size & weight
- Weight
- 74 g
Modes & features
- Switch
- Dual switches
- 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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