Comparison Console
Nitecore UT27 vs Wurkkos HD15R Red
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wurkkos HD15R Red stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos HD15R Red stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos HD15R Red stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD15R Red stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD15R Red stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD15R Red stands out as the lowest candela option for max candela, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore UT27 stands out as the highest candela option for max candela, with about a 193% 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$35.99
Weight
74 g (2.61 oz)Heaviest
72 g (2.54 oz)Lightest
Length
56 mm (2.20 in)Shortest
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
800 lmLowest output
1000 lmHighest output
Max candela
7124 cdHighest candela
2430 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
168 m (551 ft)Highest
98.6 m (323 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
870 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
HLB1500 rechargeable Li-ion battery (1500mAh) with USB-C charging port; also compatible with 3x AAA batteries
1x 18650 lithium-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (type A-C and C-C cables)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP68 (up to 2m underwater)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Durable polycarbonate (PC)
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III
Use case profile
Best for
Trail runningNight runningTrekkingHikingCampingEmergency lighting
CampingHikingFishingHuntingGeneral headlamp usageEDC with headband or clipUtility lightPowerbank functionality
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
Great red emitter with deep red color accuracyGood build quality with aerospace grade aluminumFlexible usage modes as headlamp and handheld flashlightAffordable price including battery and accessoriesUSB-C charging with powerbank capability
Common complaints
Not designed for maximum lumens output compared to some other headlampsSome users may prefer longer runtime on highest mode
No grip strips inside headband strapLanyard attachment point is rough without chamferNot optimized for long throw lightingSwitch type may not be preferred by everyone
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