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BioLite Energy Range 400 Headlamp vs Nitecore UT27 MCT

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Nitecore UT27 MCT is the lighter option — 1 g lighter than the BioLite Energy Range 400 Headlamp (1% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec BioLite Energy Range 400 Headlamp Nitecore UT27 MCT
Weight 75 g · 0.075 kg · 0.17 lb 74 g · 0.074 kg · 0.16 lb
Brand BioLite Energy Nitecore
Category Lighting Lighting
BioLite Energy Range 400 Headlamp
75 g

400 lumens, 1634 mAh Li-ion battery, USB-C charging, IP67 rated. Best headlamp of 2025 for backpacking functionality.

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Nitecore UT27 MCT
74 g

Ultralight trail running headlamp with 800 lumens output and three color temperature options. USB-C rechargeable with 1500mAh battery pack.

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BioLite Energy Range 400 Headlamp vs Nitecore UT27 MCT: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Nitecore UT27 MCT wins — at 74 g it is 1 g (1%) lighter than the BioLite Energy Range 400 Headlamp (75 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

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