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Nitecore NU20 Classic 360 vs Petzl e+LITE

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

Petzl e+LITE is the lighter option — 10 g lighter than the Nitecore NU20 Classic 360 (27% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Nitecore NU20 Classic 360 Petzl e+LITE
Weight 37 g · 0.037 kg · 0.08 lb 27 g · 0.027 kg · 0.06 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 e+LITE
27 g

Emergency ultralight headlamp for survival kit and backup lighting. Includes strobe, red light modes, and integrated whistle.

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Nitecore NU20 Classic 360 vs Petzl e+LITE: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Petzl e+LITE wins — at 27 g it is 10 g (27%) 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.

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