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Nitecore HC60 UHE vs Nitecore UT27 Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC60 UHE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC60 UHE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC60 UHE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC60 UHE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC60 UHE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1279% 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$64.95Most expensive
US$59.95Cheapest
Weight
140 g (4.94 oz)Heaviest
74 g (2.61 oz)Lightest
Length
80 mm (3.15 in)Longest
56 mm (2.20 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmHighest output
800 lmLowest output
Max candela
6170 cdLowest candela
7124 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
157 m (515 ft)Lowest
168 m (551 ft)Highest
Max runtime
12000 minLongest runtime
870 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4,000mAh 18650 Li-ion battery
1 x HLB1500 rechargeable Li-ion battery pack (1500 mAh) or 3 x AAA batteries
Charging type
USB-C (5V/2A)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP66
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
PC and aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Polycarbonate (PC)
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor Activities Such As Night Running, Trekking, Hiking, Camping, Trail Running, ClimbingIndustrial InspectionOutdoor WorkEmergency Lighting
Trail RunningHikingCampingNight RunningEmergency LightingTrekking
Common praise
High Brightness And Efficient Beam With 1600 Lumens OutputLong Runtime Up To 200 Hours On Lowest ModeLightweight And Comfortable To Wear With Center Of Gravity Bracket DesignDurable Construction With Ip68 Waterproof And 2 Meter Impact ResistanceEasy One Handed Operation With Dual Switches And Mode FlexibilityUSB C Charging With Indicator Lights
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
Brightness Decreases After Prolonged Use Due To Temperature Regulation (atr Module)Charging Port Placement May Seem Unusual But Functions Well
Limited Beam Distance For Some Tactical UsesImpact Resistance Only Up To 1 MeterSome Users May Prefer Higher Max Lumen Output
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