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Nitecore NU20 Classic 360 vs Petzl Bindi

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

Petzl Bindi is the lighter option — 2 g lighter than the Nitecore NU20 Classic 360 (5% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Nitecore NU20 Classic 360 Petzl Bindi
Weight 37 g · 0.037 kg · 0.08 lb 35 g · 0.035 kg · 0.08 lb
Brand Nitecore Petzl
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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Petzl Bindi
35 g

Ultralight 200-lumen rechargeable headlamp.

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Nitecore NU20 Classic 360 vs Petzl Bindi: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Petzl Bindi wins — at 35 g it is 2 g (5%) lighter than the Nitecore NU20 Classic 360 (37 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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