Comparison Console
Nitecore UT27 Pro vs ThruNite TH30 V2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 315% 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 25% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 315% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 279% 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$59.95Cheapest
US$79.95Most expensive
Weight
74 g (2.61 oz)Heaviest
70 g (2.47 oz)Lightest
Length
56 mm (2.20 in)Shortest
107.5 mm (4.23 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
800 lmLowest output
3320 lmHighest output
Max candela
7124 cdLowest candela
7290 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
168 m (551 ft)Lowest
170 m (558 ft)Highest
Max runtime
870 minShortest runtime
3300 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x HLB1500 rechargeable Li-ion battery pack (1500 mAh) or 3 x AAA batteries
1 x 18650 lithium-ion rechargeable (IMR recommended)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
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 aluminum (AL 6061-T6) with premium type III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Trail RunningHikingCampingNight RunningEmergency LightingTrekking
CampingHikingCyclingIndoor And Outdoor ActivitiesTactical UseWork Light Use
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 Maximum Output Of 3320 LumensGood Runtime Especially On High And Medium Low ModesUSB C Onboard ChargingSimple And Intuitive User InterfaceBattery Indicator On The SwitchBuild Quality And MaterialsIncluded Non Proprietary Battery
Common complaints
Limited Beam Distance For Some Tactical UsesImpact Resistance Only Up To 1 MeterSome Users May Prefer Higher Max Lumen Output
Low Mode Jumps Up Too High From Moonlight Mode (30 Lumens Is Too Bright For Some Users)Rubber USB Charging Cover Flap Is Long And Somewhat FlexibleHeadband Strap Comfort Decreases After Stretching During Prolonged Use
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