Warm light is good for medical... 3 light types is excellent ! Dual fuel is awesome... Wonder if the battery pack will work with other lights? No moon light is a no go for me. Needs better ipx rating. Thank you for the review. It is a nice light, just not quite for me.
Great concept and love the dual fuel setup. I totally agree. I'd actually like the warm light on the flood for map reading and close detail work. I too think it needs a single lumen or sub lumen for inside the tent or hammock. It's biggest competitor is the NU25
I think that considering the variety of flashlights and headlamps, there is a perfect one for almost anybody. But I also think we are spoiled. Headlamps and flashlights came a long long away from the old style plastic or metal flashlights with incandescent bulbs. These are far more superior in every way: lumens, tint, throw, runtime, waterproofing and durability.
Another great review as always👍 I went with the newer version Black Diamond Spot headlamp. It is a bit heavier then the NU27 is a little less bright at 350 lumens max and doesnt have a rechargeable battery but it has pretty much everything else feature wise. And all the light modes are infinitely adjustable with memory which is really nice imo. Plus it has this side touch feature that allows you to instanly access the max lumen output. Oh and its IPX 8 rated so its submersible. So far after having so many headlamps, all of which have served me well including several Fenix headlamps, I have to say this little Black Diamond Spot has the most bang for the buck for me. Well aside from the plastic battery housing clip. Ive had a couple of those break over the years and actually bought my older Black Diamond Storm with the metal screw back because my previous model Storm had the plastic clip and broke on me. Like you said ya just cant seem to get it all in one headlamp.
I love moonlight modes because they last forever in emergency situations where you need enough to see over long periods. Moonlight modes are bright enough to see where you’re going in pitch black like walking through the forest at night, it’s enough to see where you are walking in front of you so you don’t fall in a hole or trip over logs.
This looks like a great headlamp but you missed a couple of things. The stuff sack it comes with is also a diffuser for lantern style use. Also the intention of the yellow tint is to help it penetrate fog or rain which is at least a nice thought. Nice review as always. Looking forward to seeing the boat content.
He missed mentioning the throw distance and price but he provided a link to amazon. He did mention the LEDs, lumens and tint. Anyway he did an amazing job and I always liked his reviews. I am going to look up for the throw distance for that thing as it made me quite curious.
I think they went with warmer for throw because that wavelength works better penetrating fog. But I would have loved it if they would have had a warm for the flood as well (or perhaps given a choice). personally, I dont mind cool for throw and warm for flood, but that's just this tint snob talkin
I prefer warm it's easier on the eyes, they should of done flood in warm too because that's where you would use it most and it won't glare too much into people's eyes
I got one and ran it one high spot to test battery life. Didn't get 5hr. Suppose to get 6hr. In process of doing it again. Hope to get 4hr minimum. I emailed them to ask what the minimum voltage would be and they haven't answered yet. It shut down at 3v (to protect the battery). I have a nitecore flashlight and another headlamp and I think they aren't honest with battery life specs.
At the 3 minute mark you are giving the Kelvin temperature for the spot. The manual says: Spot 3,000K and Flood 5700K. [I would have pasted in the spec but the manual will not let me copy the passage]. I would have preferred both spot and flood to be warm or neutral for better color perception. I suppose the warmer spot is safer for walking, but I am surprised they went with a cool flood. It is really a glaring difference when you show the grass, the spot looks natural and the flood, esp. after the warm tone spot, looks so blue and flat. I guess it does not matter, without a moonlight mode, I would never buy it. Besides I have a lot of headlamps already. The dual fuel is great. The convenience and cost saving of rechargeable with a back up plan. Thanks for the review! I came back to add that I really like the 2 lumen moonlight mode in the neutral white Olight H1R Nova. Long run time and bright enough for close tasks or reading. I know some like it lower, but with the broad neutral white 2 lumens seems ideal. Still one of my favorite headlamps, just so comfortable for long term wear. I wish it had a battery level indicator. If I need more power I have not forgotten the neutral white H2R, but often grab the Fenix HM65R-T. As you indicated in your review of that light, just wish the otherwise terrific headband was a little larger. Still no larger ones available although supposedly the manufacturer still intends to introduce a longer one.
Thanks for the comment. Sorry if it got them mixed up. As I mentioned I was surprised at how warm the spot is. My Oligjt Nova is warm but not even close to this. Seems in the comments many people like this. I was just thrown back by the seemingly big difference between spot and flood. The lights you mentioned are my all time favorites.
Me too. Amazingly lightweight and versatile headlamp. I use it for when I work too late in construction (new homes) and I have to take my tools to my car at night.
@@readyme Zebralight has a single AA right angle headlamp. I have a friend that has one in neutral or warm white, Zebralight H53Fw AA 4500k, and he loves it.
I remember an off grid couple who did a headlamp review a few years ago that made that same point. Since they relied on their headlamps heavily, they looked for AA powered lights and pointed out the cost and environmental advantages, a lot more power for a very similar cost per battery.
Honestly since i got more headlamps in AA's now im finding it to be far more practical and much nicer in return cause sometimes finding 2-3 AAA batteries can be a pain but i generally have aa batteries on hand and having a headlamp running on 1 aa is just great plus with how efficient leds are getting 1 aa has really solid runtimes.
@@Horde334 I've got a Thrunite TH20 1 AA in neutral white that's great, and it ramps to whatever level you want. I bring either an Ultratac A1 neutral, or a Lumintop Tool AA 2.0, both 1 AA for a utility light, and some type of CR123 or 18650 light as a thrower, and that's a great system.
Is the warm light less glare? if you are working on something up close that might be easier, i have used headlamps and flashlights that are too bright up close and you can't see anything you are doing, especially readfing a map or something.
5700k isnt that warm, is it? or did i get that wrong. 5700 should be closer to cool white afaik. Edit: looking at specs, i read 3000k "warm white" for the spotlight, so that makes sense. Also lists 5700k for the flood. "cool white"
The usb would be better with an external port and a rubber plug. I would drill a hole so I could get to the usb faster and place some insulation tape over the hole afterwards or find a rubber bung, if the battery can be charged in its compartment.
I had a problem with 2 ut27 I've bought 3 weeks ago. Both headlamps were fully charged and blocked. They were in my backpack for a week. In the most important moment I switched them on and they let me use only "low" mode and both died in 3 minutes. After I charged them fully (red light blinks 3 times when check battery level) again. In 2 days without using the headlamp I made a check and it was blinking already 2 times (battery less then 50%). Anybody had the same problem? I want to return my headlamps but I'm now on a 2 month trip in the mountains Bought them for this trip and now very dissapointed.
incorporated batteries used by Nitecore are not top quality. it degrade alot faster then samsung phones batteries for example. the plastic used by Nitecore is very low quality , in my experience. in my country it cost 60 euros. way too much, i better buy 2 ledlenser mh5.
@@livingsurvival well, i own quite a few Nitecores and that is what i experienced... im glad others dont share my bad experience. The plastic antiroll hexagon on P30 broke, the clip on Tip2 broke... on MT21C some parts got lose (my english is not good enough to describe it). And on all rechargeable nitecores the batteries were crappy (TUP Tip2 Tini). Again, just my experience. All flashlights bought from legit reseller. Omg, just remembered problems with UMS2 charger...
Excellent review.
The almost-too-warm is a plus for me. Pleasantly warm!
Warm light is good for medical...
3 light types is excellent !
Dual fuel is awesome... Wonder if the battery pack will work with other lights?
No moon light is a no go for me.
Needs better ipx rating.
Thank you for the review. It is a nice light, just not quite for me.
Great concept and love the dual fuel setup. I totally agree. I'd actually like the warm light on the flood for map reading and close detail work. I too think it needs a single lumen or sub lumen for inside the tent or hammock. It's biggest competitor is the NU25
Basically, still not an upgrade to NU25
I think that considering the variety of flashlights and headlamps, there is a perfect one for almost anybody. But I also think we are spoiled. Headlamps and flashlights came a long long away from the old style plastic or metal flashlights with incandescent bulbs. These are far more superior in every way: lumens, tint, throw, runtime, waterproofing and durability.
The warm tone of the spotlight is for better visibility in foggy conditions
Another great review as always👍 I went with the newer version Black Diamond Spot headlamp. It is a bit heavier then the NU27 is a little less bright at 350 lumens max and doesnt have a rechargeable battery but it has pretty much everything else feature wise. And all the light modes are infinitely adjustable with memory which is really nice imo. Plus it has this side touch feature that allows you to instanly access the max lumen output. Oh and its IPX 8 rated so its submersible. So far after having so many headlamps, all of which have served me well including several Fenix headlamps, I have to say this little Black Diamond Spot has the most bang for the buck for me. Well aside from the plastic battery housing clip. Ive had a couple of those break over the years and actually bought my older Black Diamond Storm with the metal screw back because my previous model Storm had the plastic clip and broke on me. Like you said ya just cant seem to get it all in one headlamp.
Can never go wrong with the quality of Nitecore lights!
I love moonlight modes because they last forever in emergency situations where you need enough to see over long periods. Moonlight modes are bright enough to see where you’re going in pitch black like walking through the forest at night, it’s enough to see where you are walking in front of you so you don’t fall in a hole or trip over logs.
Exactly.
Nice, I love my nitecore lights.
This looks like a great headlamp but you missed a couple of things. The stuff sack it comes with is also a diffuser for lantern style use. Also the intention of the yellow tint is to help it penetrate fog or rain which is at least a nice thought. Nice review as always. Looking forward to seeing the boat content.
I got this light for review a few months ago and didn’t get the diffuser sack.
@@livingsurvival That makes sense. I thought it was a neat idea . Thanks Ben
He missed mentioning the throw distance and price but he provided a link to amazon. He did mention the LEDs, lumens and tint. Anyway he did an amazing job and I always liked his reviews. I am going to look up for the throw distance for that thing as it made me quite curious.
I think they went with warmer for throw because that wavelength works better penetrating fog. But I would have loved it if they would have had a warm for the flood as well (or perhaps given a choice). personally, I dont mind cool for throw and warm for flood, but that's just this tint snob talkin
Less fatigue too with the warmer light, it's the same for the 4x4 rigs with Amber lights
I prefer warm it's easier on the eyes, they should of done flood in warm too because that's where you would use it most and it won't glare too much into people's eyes
Another great review from your channel its been my primary source of information before even buying gear
Thanks so much.
I have an Energizer headlamp with similar features, the dual fuel feature is a brilliant idea.
I got one and ran it one high spot to test battery life. Didn't get 5hr. Suppose to get 6hr. In process of doing it again. Hope to get 4hr minimum.
I emailed them to ask what the minimum voltage would be and they haven't answered yet. It shut down at 3v (to protect the battery). I have a nitecore flashlight and another headlamp and I think they aren't honest with battery life specs.
At the 3 minute mark you are giving the Kelvin temperature for the spot. The manual says: Spot 3,000K and Flood 5700K. [I would have pasted in the spec but the manual will not let me copy the passage]. I would have preferred both spot and flood to be warm or neutral for better color perception. I suppose the warmer spot is safer for walking, but I am surprised they went with a cool flood. It is really a glaring difference when you show the grass, the spot looks natural and the flood, esp. after the warm tone spot, looks so blue and flat. I guess it does not matter, without a moonlight mode, I would never buy it. Besides I have a lot of headlamps already. The dual fuel is great. The convenience and cost saving of rechargeable with a back up plan. Thanks for the review!
I came back to add that I really like the 2 lumen moonlight mode in the neutral white Olight H1R Nova. Long run time and bright enough for close tasks or reading. I know some like it lower, but with the broad neutral white 2 lumens seems ideal. Still one of my favorite headlamps, just so comfortable for long term wear. I wish it had a battery level indicator. If I need more power I have not forgotten the neutral white H2R, but often grab the Fenix HM65R-T. As you indicated in your review of that light, just wish the otherwise terrific headband was a little larger. Still no larger ones available although supposedly the manufacturer still intends to introduce a longer one.
Thanks for the comment. Sorry if it got them mixed up. As I mentioned I was surprised at how warm the spot is. My Oligjt Nova is warm but not even close to this. Seems in the comments many people like this. I was just thrown back by the seemingly big difference between spot and flood. The lights you mentioned are my all time favorites.
Nice review Ben... my go to is still a thrunite TH20, for several years now.
I still have one as well.
Me too. Amazingly lightweight and versatile headlamp. I use it for when I work too late in construction (new homes) and I have to take my tools to my car at night.
Would have been nice with a warm flood and neutral spot. 2 x AA would be WAY better than AAA's. Much more MAH available in the same size package.
I don’t understand the use of 3xAAA rather than 2xAA. It seems that compact AA headlamps are almost impossible to find.
@@readyme Zebralight has a single AA right angle headlamp. I have a friend that has one in neutral or warm white, Zebralight H53Fw AA 4500k, and he loves it.
I remember an off grid couple who did a headlamp review a few years ago that made that same point. Since they relied on their headlamps heavily, they looked for AA powered lights and pointed out the cost and environmental advantages, a lot more power for a very similar cost per battery.
Honestly since i got more headlamps in AA's now im finding it to be far more practical and much nicer in return cause sometimes finding 2-3 AAA batteries can be a pain but i generally have aa batteries on hand and having a headlamp running on 1 aa is just great plus with how efficient leds are getting 1 aa has really solid runtimes.
@@Horde334 I've got a Thrunite TH20 1 AA in neutral white that's great, and it ramps to whatever level you want. I bring either an Ultratac A1 neutral, or a Lumintop Tool AA 2.0, both 1 AA for a utility light, and some type of CR123 or 18650 light as a thrower, and that's a great system.
Is the warm light less glare? if you are working on something up close that might be easier, i have used headlamps and flashlights that are too bright up close and you can't see anything you are doing, especially readfing a map or something.
looks neat with dual LEDs. but plastic body is not so good. they tend to break easily imo
Being made of plastic is not a downside for me, and it is why it is so light. It's for hobbyists, not coal miners ..
I had two Milwaukee aaa headlights that both broke at the hinge with little use.
Nitecore plastic bodys have help up well for me, if u need it for rugged work upgrade to metal body
5700k isnt that warm, is it? or did i get that wrong. 5700 should be closer to cool white afaik. Edit: looking at specs, i read 3000k "warm white" for the spotlight, so that makes sense. Also lists 5700k for the flood. "cool white"
Yeah I might have mixed them up.
The usb would be better with an external port and a rubber plug. I would drill a hole so I could get to the usb faster and place some insulation tape over the hole afterwards or find a rubber bung, if the battery can be charged in its compartment.
I really want to see an update to the Skillhunt H04. For me it's one of the best
Great video, bro! Many thumbs up!
How has the battery door held up? A bit worried about that
I feel like cool lights reproduce accurate color better. Warm just reproduces a flame.
I agree they got those diodes completely switched around I'm sure it was supposed to be warm on the flood and bright on the spot
It is warm on the flood and white on the spot.
Excellent flashlight hall ail the usb c !!!!!!!
I do get they need to make changes but I would have like an upgrade of the NU 32
Cool design. I wonder if there's much difference between this and UT32, on the warm white.
Clear review. Thx
I m currently using Nitecore nu10.
UT won't work for me because i have to open the case every time o want to recharge it...every 2-3 days
Love it. I want one. Good job!
Thanks for watching
nice review and simple explanatiion. 👍
Nice review! Thank you
My pleasure!
no more SOS and strobe mode?
Is the light on the warm side?
Haha, warm, definitely warm.
How long does the turbo mode last?
I’m liking it… what do you think about using this night ice fishing????
Exactly what I’ll be using it for. Lightweight, flood light for at the hole and spot for reaching out. Red if you need it.
@@livingsurvival Awesome thanks…
Wish both the beam and flood LEDs were ~4.5k 😓 Really wish there was a moonlight mode ad well.
me too.
Check out the olight head lamp the array 2
I had a problem with 2 ut27 I've bought 3 weeks ago. Both headlamps were fully charged and blocked. They were in my backpack for a week. In the most important moment I switched them on and they let me use only "low" mode and both died in 3 minutes. After I charged them fully (red light blinks 3 times when check battery level) again. In 2 days without using the headlamp I made a check and it was blinking already 2 times (battery less then 50%).
Anybody had the same problem?
I want to return my headlamps but I'm now on a 2 month trip in the mountains Bought them for this trip and now very dissapointed.
Haven’t had that issue. I’ve used mine on several ice fishing trips and it sits in my freezing cold car. Still have two blinks.
@@livingsurvival for how long did it stays in the car charged but not used?
@@ProSpeedflying it’s been in the car ever since I got it. Months.
I’m not seeing this listed on their website
i don't know, but a cool 5700k light at night, a bit creepy for me
damnit, right after i purchase a Fenix HM50R V2.0.
Sturdier than this one but heavier.
How much?????????
Nice headlamp
white light , when you look at peoples face they look like a ghost , warm is a better tone
Harbor. Freight
Having to take the back off to charge it a a stupid idea. 🇬🇧
Same as any petzl or black diamond headlamp. Not much different than having to screw off a side cap.
@@livingsurvival Screw caps last much longer. Plastic breaks too often.
Still, a good basic light for most folks I imagine.
Drill a hole? It looks like the usb could be accessed with a hole, then place some good quality sticky insulation tape over the hole afterwards.
@@sbaxter4207 think the idea is non stop use or something , aaa battery as backup while main battery get charge
Your up late
incorporated batteries used by Nitecore are not top quality. it degrade alot faster then samsung phones batteries for example.
the plastic used by Nitecore is very low quality , in my experience.
in my country it cost 60 euros. way too much, i better buy 2 ledlenser mh5.
Not true. Nitecore batteries are typically rewraps of Panasonic or Samsung cells both of which are the best you can get.
@@livingsurvival well, i own quite a few Nitecores and that is what i experienced... im glad others dont share my bad experience. The plastic antiroll hexagon on P30 broke, the clip on Tip2 broke... on MT21C some parts got lose (my english is not good enough to describe it). And on all rechargeable nitecores the batteries were crappy (TUP Tip2 Tini).
Again, just my experience. All flashlights bought from legit reseller. Omg, just remembered problems with UMS2 charger...
@@randomescu I was only referring to the 18650’s. I agree the tip, tip plastic was fairly cheap feeling.
@@randomescu odd a mh5 is more expensive here then ut27 and it comes with 2 battery
@@sdqsdq6274 ive seen some variants of mh5 with red light, maybe there are more versions.
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