Nitecore NU25 MCT UL Headlamp vs Nitecore NU27
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
400-lumen USB-C rechargeable headlamp with three color temperatures and ultralight 47g construction for minimalist backpacking.
Full details →600-lumen rechargeable headlamp with 3 color temperatures (3000K/4500K/6500K). USB-C charging, IP66 waterproof, 123m beam distance. Ultralight at 56g.
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Nitecore NU25 MCT UL Headlamp vs Nitecore NU27: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Nitecore NU25 MCT UL Headlamp wins — at 47 g it is 9 g (16%) lighter than the Nitecore NU27 (56 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.