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Nitecore NU27 Headlamp vs Olight Perun 2 Mini

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

Olight Perun 2 Mini is the lighter option — 3 g lighter than the Nitecore NU27 Headlamp (5% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Nitecore NU27 Headlamp Olight Perun 2 Mini
Weight 57 g · 0.057 kg · 0.13 lb 54 g · 0.054 kg · 0.12 lb
Brand Nitecore Olight
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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Olight Perun 2 Mini
54 g

Compact right-angle rechargeable headlamp with up to 1100 lumens, white and red light, and magnetic charging.

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Nitecore NU27 Headlamp vs Olight Perun 2 Mini: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Olight Perun 2 Mini wins — at 54 g it is 3 g (5%) lighter than the Nitecore NU27 Headlamp (57 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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