Comparison Console
Nitecore UT27 Pro vs ThruNite TH20 Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite TH20 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH20 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH20 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TH20 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1141% 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$29.95Cheapest
Weight
74 g (2.61 oz)Heaviest
57.6 g (2.03 oz)Lightest
Length
56 mm (2.20 in)Shortest
80 mm (3.15 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
800 lmLowest output
1010 lmHighest output
Max candela
7124 cdLowest candela
7200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
168 m (551 ft)Lowest
169 m (554 ft)Highest
Max runtime
870 minShortest runtime
10800 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x HLB1500 rechargeable Li-ion battery pack (1500 mAh) or 3 x AAA batteries
1x AA or 1x 14500 battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C charging via included 14500 battery
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Polycarbonate (PC)
Aircraft grade aluminium with type III hard anodised finish
Use case profile
Best for
Trail runningHikingCampingNight runningEmergency lightingTrekking
RunningCampingUtility TasksEveryday Carry
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
Lightweight and compactGood runtime and output for sizeIncludes rechargeable 14500 battery with USB-C chargingFlexible use as headlamp or right-angle flashlight
Common complaints
Limited beam distance for some tactical usesImpact resistance only up to 1 meterSome users may prefer higher max lumen output
No battery level indicator on lightLow mode may be too bright for some usersNo external charging port on light body
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