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Fenix HM65R vs Nitecore UT27 MCT Pro
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Nitecore UT27 MCT Pro is the lighter option — 27 g lighter than the Fenix HM65R (26% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Nitecore UT27 MCT Pro
75 g
Lightweight dual-beam rechargeable running/hiking headlamp with 800-lumen max output.
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Fenix HM65R vs Nitecore UT27 MCT Pro: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Nitecore UT27 MCT Pro wins — at 75 g it is 27 g (26%) lighter than the Fenix HM65R (102 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.