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Flextail Tiny Helio 600Z Headlamp vs Nitecore NU27 Headlamp

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

Nitecore NU27 Headlamp is the lighter option — 3 g lighter than the Flextail Tiny Helio 600Z Headlamp (5% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Flextail Tiny Helio 600Z Headlamp Nitecore NU27 Headlamp
Weight 60 g · 0.060 kg · 0.13 lb
including battery and headband
57 g · 0.057 kg · 0.13 lb
as listed, bracket and headband included
Brand Flextail Nitecore
Category Lighting Lighting
Flextail Tiny Helio 600Z Headlamp
60 g

Lightweight 600 lumen headlamp with battery included. Full weight 59.5g.

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Nitecore NU27 Headlamp
57 g

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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Flextail Tiny Helio 600Z 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 3 g (5%) lighter than the Flextail Tiny Helio 600Z Headlamp (60 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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