Comparison Console
Nitecore TUP vs Nitecore UT27 Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore TUP stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TUP stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% 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 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TUP stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TUP stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TUP stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TUP stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 383% 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$85Most expensive
US$59.95Cheapest
Weight
53.2 g (1.88 oz)Lightest
74 g (2.61 oz)Heaviest
Length
70.3 mm (2.77 in)Longest
56 mm (2.20 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
800 lmLowest output
Max candela
8130 cdHighest candela
7124 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Highest
168 m (551 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
870 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion (1200mAh)
1 x HLB1500 rechargeable Li-ion battery pack (1500 mAh) or 3 x AAA batteries
Charging type
Micro-USB
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IP66
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Plastic + aluminum
Polycarbonate (PC)
Use case profile
Best for
EDCKeychain carryShort illuminationEmergencyTactical use
Trail runningHikingCampingNight runningEmergency lightingTrekking
Common praise
Compact and lightweightGood output for sizeUseful OLED displayMultiple brightness levels with easy interfaceQuick USB chargingMetal key ring withstands heavy weight
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
Plastic body is prone to damage, especially on keychainNo tailstand capabilityLED not perfectly centered in optic
Limited beam distance for some tactical usesImpact resistance only up to 1 meterSome users may prefer higher max lumen output
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