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Fenix HM61R V3.0 Rechargeable Headlamp vs Nitecore NU27

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

Nitecore NU27 is the lighter option — 111 g lighter than the Fenix HM61R V3.0 Rechargeable Headlamp (66% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Fenix HM61R V3.0 Rechargeable Headlamp Nitecore NU27
Weight 167 g · 0.167 kg · 0.37 lb 56 g · 0.056 kg · 0.12 lb
Brand Fenix Nitecore
Category Lighting Lighting
Fenix HM61R V3.0 Rechargeable Headlamp
167 g

Multi-function rechargeable headlamp with 1800 lumens. 168g with battery and headband. 2-in-1 removable design works as handheld light

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Nitecore NU27
56 g

600-lumen rechargeable headlamp with 3 color temperatures (3000K/4500K/6500K). USB-C charging, IP66 waterproof, 123m beam distance. Ultralight at 56g.

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Fenix HM61R V3.0 Rechargeable Headlamp vs Nitecore NU27: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Nitecore NU27 wins — at 56 g it is 111 g (66%) lighter than the Fenix HM61R V3.0 Rechargeable Headlamp (167 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.

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