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Nitecore NU43 vs Nitecore UT27 Pro

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU43 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Nitecore NU43 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Nitecore NU43 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore NU43 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Nitecore NU43 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1038% 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.

Nitecore NU43 — Beam distance: 130 m (427 ft)Nitecore NU43 — Max candela: 3800 cdNitecore NU43 — Weight: 116 g (4.09 oz)Nitecore NU43 — Length: 79.8 mm (3.14 in)Nitecore NU43 — Retail price: US$86.09Nitecore NU43 — Impact resistance: 2 m (7 ft)Nitecore UT27 Pro — Beam distance: 168 m (551 ft)Nitecore UT27 Pro — Max candela: 7124 cdNitecore UT27 Pro — Weight: 74 g (2.61 oz)Nitecore UT27 Pro — Length: 56 mm (2.20 in)Nitecore UT27 Pro — Retail price: US$59.95Nitecore UT27 Pro — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$86.09Most expensive
US$59.95Cheapest
Weight
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
74 g (2.61 oz)Lightest
Length
79.8 mm (3.14 in)Longest
56 mm (2.20 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1400 lmHighest output
800 lmLowest output
Max candela
3800 cdLowest candela
7124 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
168 m (551 ft)Highest
Max runtime
9900 minLongest runtime
870 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 18650 Li-ion battery (3400mAh)
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
Stamped aluminum alloy front housing, special PC plastic rear housing
Polycarbonate (PC)
Use case profile
Best for
Trail runningNight runningTrekkingHikingCampingPatrolIndustrial maintenanceEmergency lightingOutdoor activities
Trail runningHikingCampingNight runningEmergency lightingTrekking
Common praise
Lightweight and comfortable for extended wearBright max output with dual beam flood and spotLong runtime with high-capacity 18650 batteryDurable construction and excellent waterproofingConvenient USB-C charging and fast charge timeIntelligent light sensor for obstacle avoidanceMultiple brightness levels and modes including red light and beacon
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
Turbo mode limited to 30 secondsHigh sensitivity of light sensor may vary depending on environment
Limited beam distance for some tactical usesImpact resistance only up to 1 meterSome users may prefer higher max lumen output

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