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Nitecore NU27 Headlamp vs Nitecore UT27 MCT Pro
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Nitecore NU27 Headlamp is the lighter option — 18 g lighter than the Nitecore UT27 MCT Pro (24% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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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75 g
Lightweight dual-beam rechargeable running/hiking headlamp with 800-lumen max output.
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If saving weight is your priority, the Nitecore NU27 Headlamp wins — at 57 g it is 18 g (24%) lighter than the Nitecore UT27 MCT Pro (75 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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