Nitecore NU25 MCT UL vs Petzl Swift LT 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.
Check price Full details →Ultra-compact 900-lumen rechargeable headlamp. Lightest Petzl rechargeable model with Bluetooth app connectivity for programmable modes.
Check price Full details →Nitecore NU25 MCT UL vs Petzl Swift LT Headlamp: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Petzl Swift LT Headlamp wins — at 43 g it is 4 g (9%) lighter than the Nitecore NU25 MCT UL (47 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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