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Fenix LD15R vs Nitecore UT27 Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix LD15R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD15R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix LD15R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD15R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD15R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD15R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 625% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$55Cheapest
US$59.95Most expensive
Weight
42.5 g (1.50 oz)Lightest
74 g (2.61 oz)Heaviest
Length
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Longest
56 mm (2.20 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
800 lmHighest output
Max candela
3800 cdLowest candela
7124 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
123 m (404 ft)Lowest
168 m (551 ft)Highest
Max runtime
120 minShortest runtime
870 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A
1 x HLB1500 rechargeable Li-ion battery pack (1500 mAh) or 3 x AAA batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP67+
IP66
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminium
Polycarbonate (PC)
Use case profile
Best for
Right angle tasksCompact EDCBoth flood and focused beam use
Trail runningHikingCampingNight runningEmergency lightingTrekking
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designVersatile lighting with flood and focused beamHigh CRI for quality lightWaterproof with solid durabilityUSB-C rechargeable battery included
Lightweight and comfortable for trail runningThree color temperature options with high CRI for different environmentsRechargeable battery with USB-C and AAA battery compatibilityIP66 waterproof and dustproof ratingEasy to use dual switch interfaceGood battery life and power indicator
Common complaints
Relatively short high mode runtime (2 hours)Price may be higher in some markets
Limited beam distance for some tactical usesImpact resistance only up to 1 meterSome users may prefer higher max lumen output
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