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Nitecore NU25 MCT UL Headlamp vs Princeton Tec Remix

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

Nitecore NU25 MCT UL Headlamp is the lighter option — 38 g lighter than the Princeton Tec Remix (45% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Nitecore NU25 MCT UL Headlamp Princeton Tec Remix
Weight 47 g · 0.047 kg · 0.10 lb 85 g · 0.085 kg · 0.19 lb
Brand Nitecore Princeton Tec
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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Princeton Tec Remix
85 g

Adjustable 300-lumen headlamp. Excellent budget option.

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Nitecore NU25 MCT UL Headlamp vs Princeton Tec Remix: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Nitecore NU25 MCT UL Headlamp wins — at 47 g it is 38 g (45%) lighter than the Princeton Tec Remix (85 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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