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Nitecore NU25 UL 400 vs Petzl e+LITE

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

Petzl e+LITE is the lighter option — 21 g lighter than the Nitecore NU25 UL 400 (44% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Nitecore NU25 UL 400 Petzl e+LITE
Weight 48 g · 0.048 kg · 0.11 lb 27 g · 0.027 kg · 0.06 lb
Brand Nitecore Petzl
Category Lighting Lighting
Nitecore NU25 UL 400
48 g

Ultralight 48g headlamp with 400-lumen max output and dual red-light modes. USB-C fast charging, IP66 rated. Excellent balance of weight, brightness, and batter...

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Petzl e+LITE
27 g

Emergency ultralight headlamp for survival kit and backup lighting. Includes strobe, red light modes, and integrated whistle.

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Nitecore NU25 UL 400 vs Petzl e+LITE: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Petzl e+LITE wins — at 27 g it is 21 g (44%) lighter than the Nitecore NU25 UL 400 (48 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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