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Nitecore UT27 Pro vs Wuben H5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wuben H5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben H5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben H5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben H5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben H5 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben H5 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 45% 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$50Cheapest
Weight
74 g (2.61 oz)Heaviest
63 g (2.22 oz)Lightest
Length
56 mm (2.20 in)Shortest
72 mm (2.83 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
800 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
7124 cdHighest candela
1338 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
168 m (551 ft)Highest
73 m (240 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
870 minLongest runtime
600 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x HLB1500 rechargeable Li-ion battery pack (1500 mAh) or 3 x AAA batteries
1 x AA / 1 x 14500 rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C charging cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Polycarbonate (PC)
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Trail RunningHikingCampingNight RunningEmergency LightingTrekking
Everyday Carry (EDC)Hands Free Headlamp UseMulti Directional Lighting With Clip
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
Versatile Multifunctional Design With 360° Rotatable ClipGood Build Quality And Reliable OutputIp68 Water Resistance And 1.5m Impact ResistanceBright 400 Lumen Max Output With Regulated DriverComfortable And Secure Headband For Most Activities
Common complaints
Limited Beam Distance For Some Tactical UsesImpact Resistance Only Up To 1 MeterSome Users May Prefer Higher Max Lumen Output
Headlamp Strap Design May Not Be Ideal For JoggingClip Removal Requires Unscrewing TailcapNo Strobe Mode, Only SOS Blinky
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