Nitecore NU25 MCT UL vs Nitecore NU27 Multi-Color Headlamp
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultra-minimal 400-lumen USB-C rechargeable headlamp with dual white beam temperatures and red light; among the lightest performance headlamps available.
Full details →Ultralight MCT headlamp, 1.98oz, 600 lumens across 3 color temperatures
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Nitecore NU25 MCT UL vs Nitecore NU27 Multi-Color Headlamp: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Nitecore NU25 MCT UL wins — at 47 g it is 9 g (16%) lighter than the Nitecore NU27 Multi-Color Headlamp (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.
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