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Nitecore NU25 MCT UL Headlamp vs Nitecore UT27 MCT Pro

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

Nitecore NU25 MCT UL Headlamp is the lighter option — 28 g lighter than the Nitecore UT27 MCT Pro (37% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Nitecore NU25 MCT UL Headlamp Nitecore UT27 MCT Pro
Weight 47 g · 0.047 kg · 0.10 lb 75 g · 0.075 kg · 0.17 lb
Brand Nitecore Nitecore
Category Lighting Lighting
Nitecore NU25 MCT UL Headlamp
47 g

400-lumen USB-C rechargeable headlamp with three color temperatures and ultralight 47g construction for minimalist backpacking.

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Nitecore UT27 MCT Pro
75 g

Lightweight dual-beam rechargeable running/hiking headlamp with 800-lumen max output.

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Nitecore NU25 MCT UL Headlamp vs Nitecore UT27 MCT Pro: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Nitecore NU25 MCT UL Headlamp wins — at 47 g it is 28 g (37%) lighter than the Nitecore UT27 MCT Pro (75 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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