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Nitecore NU20 Classic 360 vs Nitecore UT27 MCT

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

Nitecore NU20 Classic 360 is the lighter option — 37 g lighter than the Nitecore UT27 MCT (50% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Nitecore NU20 Classic 360 Nitecore UT27 MCT
Weight 37 g · 0.037 kg · 0.08 lb 74 g · 0.074 kg · 0.16 lb
Brand Nitecore Nitecore
Category Lighting Lighting
Nitecore NU20 Classic 360
37 g

Ultralight headlamp under 2 ounces with 360 lumens output, 500 mAh battery, and USB charging. Best value ultralight headlamp option at $25.

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Nitecore UT27 MCT
74 g

Ultralight trail running headlamp with 800 lumens output and three color temperature options. USB-C rechargeable with 1500mAh battery pack.

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Nitecore NU20 Classic 360 vs Nitecore UT27 MCT: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Nitecore NU20 Classic 360 wins — at 37 g it is 37 g (50%) lighter than the Nitecore UT27 MCT (74 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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