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Nitecore NU27 Headlamp vs Petzl Bindi Headlamp

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

Petzl Bindi Headlamp is the lighter option — 22 g lighter than the Nitecore NU27 Headlamp (39% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Nitecore NU27 Headlamp Petzl Bindi Headlamp
Weight 57 g · 0.057 kg · 0.13 lb 35 g · 0.035 kg · 0.08 lb
Brand Nitecore Petzl
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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Petzl Bindi Headlamp
35 g

Ultra-compact rechargeable headlamp delivering 200 lumens with a ventilated headband and three white light modes. Ideal for ultralight hikers.

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Nitecore NU27 Headlamp vs Petzl Bindi Headlamp: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Petzl Bindi Headlamp wins — at 35 g it is 22 g (39%) 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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