BioLite Range 500 Headlamp vs Nitecore NU27 Headlamp
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultra-lightweight 500 lumen headlamp with 3D SlimFit design, weighs just 75g with integrated rechargeable battery.
Check price Full details →USB-C rechargeable headlamp delivering 600 lumens at just 57g. Best brightness-to-weight ratio in the ultralight category. Includes front and rear red safety li...
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BioLite Range 500 Headlamp vs Nitecore NU27 Headlamp: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Nitecore NU27 Headlamp wins — at 57 g it is 18 g (24%) lighter than the BioLite Range 500 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.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest lighting page, or browse the full gear weight database.