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Jetboil MiniMo vs Optimus Crux Lite

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

Optimus Crux Lite is the lighter option — 275 g lighter than the Jetboil MiniMo (78% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Jetboil MiniMo Optimus Crux Lite
Weight 354 g · 0.354 kg · 0.78 lb 79 g · 0.079 kg · 0.17 lb
Brand Jetboil Optimus
Category Cooking Cooking
Jetboil MiniMo
354 g

Compact all-in-one stove with excellent simmer control.

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Optimus Crux Lite
79 g

Compact and lightweight canister stove with auto-ignition.

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Jetboil MiniMo vs Optimus Crux Lite: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Optimus Crux Lite wins — at 79 g it is 275 g (78%) lighter than the Jetboil MiniMo (354 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 cooking page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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