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Nitecore NU27 Headlamp vs Nitecore NU35

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

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Spec Nitecore NU27 Headlamp Nitecore NU35
Weight 57 g · 0.057 kg · 0.13 lb
as listed, bracket and headband included
 80 g · 0.080 kg · 0.18 lb
Brand Nitecore Nitecore
Category Lighting Lighting
Nitecore NU27 Headlamp
57 g

USB-C rechargeable headlamp delivering 600 lumens at just 57g. Best brightness-to-weight ratio in the ultralight category. Includes front and rear red safety li...

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Nitecore NU35
80 g

Dual-power 460-lumen rechargeable headlamp that runs on a built-in Li-ion pack or three AAA batteries for backup runtime.

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Nitecore NU27 Headlamp vs Nitecore NU35: which should you buy?

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