Comparison Console
Nitecore UT27 vs ThruNite TH20
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 3% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore UT27 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH20 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1431% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore UT27 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1431% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 25% 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$29.99
Weight
74 g (2.61 oz)Lightest
76 g (2.68 oz)Heaviest
Length
56 mm (2.20 in)Shortest
70 mm (2.76 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
800 lmHighest output
520 lmLowest output
Max candela
7124 cdHighest candela
1120 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
168 m (551 ft)Highest
67 m (220 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
870 minShortest runtime
13320 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
HLB1500 rechargeable Li-ion battery (1500mAh) with USB-C charging port; also compatible with 3x AAA batteries
1x AA or 1x 14500 lithium ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX-8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Durable polycarbonate (PC)
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Trail runningNight runningTrekkingHikingCampingEmergency lighting
Hands-free lighting tasksCampingReadingOutdoor 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
Comfortable headstrap and lightweight designSmooth ramping user interface with mode memoryGood output for size and battery typeDurable anodized aluminum constructionWaterproof to IPX-8 standard
Common complaints
Not designed for maximum lumens output compared to some other headlampsSome users may prefer longer runtime on highest mode
No on-board chargingNo low voltage protection for 14500 batteryLimited retention options — designed primarily for use with headstrapE-switch located on end can be slightly awkward to operate
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