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Nitecore NU25 UL vs Petzl Bindi

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

Petzl Bindi is the lighter option — 13 g lighter than the Nitecore NU25 UL (27% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Nitecore NU25 UL Petzl Bindi
Weight 48 g · 0.048 kg · 0.11 lb 35 g · 0.035 kg · 0.08 lb
Brand Nitecore Petzl
Category Lighting Lighting
Nitecore NU25 UL
48 g

Dual-beam headlamp with white and red LEDs. Built-in rechargeable battery, IPX6 waterproof, and 400 lumens max output; ideal for ultralight hikers.

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Petzl Bindi
35 g

Ultralight 200-lumen rechargeable headlamp.

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Nitecore NU25 UL vs Petzl Bindi: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Petzl Bindi wins — at 35 g it is 13 g (27%) lighter than the Nitecore NU25 UL (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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