How we scoreBlogAdvertise
html›body›main#catalog1,338 models · updated Nov 10, 2026
  1. compoundsemi.com
  2. Flashlights
  3. Nitecore
  4. UT27 MCT
Nitecore UT27 MCT
Nitecore UT27 MCTNitecore UT27 MCTNitecore UT27 MCTNitecore UT27 MCTNitecore UT27 MCTNitecore UT27 MCT
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.

7.1Score
Brightness & throw7.3
Battery & charging5.6
Build & durability5.0
Light quality5.6
Features5.9
price range$45–65
Year
2025
Popularity
#176 of 1,338
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

compared with other headlamps

Why is UT27 MCT a good choice?

Beam distance (ANSI FL1): 167 mbetter than 70% of headlamps
Weight: 74 gbetter than 78% of headlamps
Specifications

Full specifications

Light output
Maximum output
800 lm
Peak beam intensity
6,970 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)
167 m
Light source
LED
LED & beam
Colour temperature
3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature
Yes
Battery & charging
Battery
AAA
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
Body material
Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight
74 g
Modes & features
Switch
Dual switches
Red light
Yes
Lockout
Yes
Colours
Red, Black

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

BioLite Range 500
BioLite2025
Range 500
500 lm
approx. price≈ $60
6.9
Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
Fenix2025
HL18R-T V2.0
800 lm125 mAAA103 g
approx. price≈ $55
7.6
Petzl Actik 450
Petzl2025
Actik 450
450 lm100 mAAA
approx. price≈ $45
6.8
Petzl Actik Core
Petzl2025
Actik Core
625 lm115 mAAA88 g
approx. price≈ $60
7.8
Nitecore UT27 MCT Pro
Nitecore2025
UT27 MCT Pro
800 lm167 mAAA74 g
approx. price≈ $60
7.1
Petzl ACTIK red 400
Petzl2025
ACTIK red 400
450 lm100 mAAA
approx. price≈ $45
6.8
Scangrip I-View
Scangrip2025
I-View
400 lm
approx. price≈ $60
7.9
Mactronic Stirnlampe
Mactronic2025
Stirnlampe
300 lmAA
approx. price≈ $70
6.6
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare