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Nitecore UT27 vs Sofirn HS20 Dual LED
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore UT27 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS20 Dual LED stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 238% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS20 Dual LED stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore UT27 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS20 Dual LED stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS20 Dual LED stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 238% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS20 Dual LED stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS20 Dual LED stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 52% 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
Unknown
US$88
Weight
74 g (2.61 oz)Lightest
79 g (2.79 oz)Heaviest
Length
56 mm (2.20 in)Shortest
85.3 mm (3.36 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
800 lmLowest output
2700 lmHighest output
Max candela
7124 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
168 m (551 ft)Lowest
235 m (771 ft)Highest
Max runtime
870 minShortest runtime
1560 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
HLB1500 rechargeable Li-ion battery (1500mAh) with USB-C charging port; also compatible with 3x AAA batteries
18650
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Durable polycarbonate (PC)
6061 Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Trail runningNight runningTrekkingHikingCampingEmergency lighting
CampingHikingFishingHuntingRunningEDCOutdoor activities
Common praise
Lightweight and comfortable for trail runningGood range and beam qualityThree selectable color temperatures for versatile outdoor useAuxiliary red light preserves night visionBuilt-in rechargeable battery with USB-C chargingDurable construction with good water and impact resistance
High brightness outputDual LED emitters for versatile flood and spot beamsFast USB-C chargingLightweight and comfortable to wearIPX8 waterproof rating
Common complaints
Not designed for maximum lumens output compared to some other headlampsSome users may prefer longer runtime on highest mode
Runtime limited to 2 hours on turbo modeTurbo mode steps down automatically to prevent overheatingBattery not included in some packages
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