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Nitecore UT27 Pro vs Sofirn D25LR
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 8% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn D25LR stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn D25LR stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 173% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn D25LR stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn D25LR stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn D25LR stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 278% 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$59.95Most expensive
US$22Cheapest
Weight
74 g (2.61 oz)Lightest
80 g (2.82 oz)Heaviest
Length
56 mm (2.20 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
800 lmHighest output
590 lmLowest output
Max candela
7124 cdHighest candela
700 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
168 m (551 ft)Highest
53 m (174 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
870 minLongest runtime
230 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x HLB1500 rechargeable Li-ion battery pack (1500 mAh) or 3 x AAA batteries
18650 Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX6
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Polycarbonate (PC)
Aluminium
Use case profile
Best for
Trail runningHikingCampingNight runningEmergency lightingTrekking
Outdoor activitiesBudget-conscious usersLight paintingStargazingHunting
Common praise
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
High CRI white light with good color renderingDeep 660nm red LED preserving night visionAffordable priceGood runtime with low voltage protectionSimple and effective user interfaceComfortable headband without top strap
Common complaints
Limited beam distance for some tactical usesImpact resistance only up to 1 meterSome users may prefer higher max lumen output
Build quality is decent but not robust enough for rough conditionsSlight green tint in white LED noted by some usersUnregulated output with step down after short time on highHeavier than ideal for runningThreads need lubrication for smooth battery insertion
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