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Nitecore NU27 Headlamp vs UCO Firefly Lantern

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

Nitecore NU27 Headlamp is the lighter option — 283 g lighter than the UCO Firefly Lantern (83% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Nitecore NU27 Headlamp UCO Firefly Lantern
Weight 57 g · 0.057 kg · 0.13 lb 340 g · 0.340 kg · 0.75 lb
Brand Nitecore UCO
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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UCO Firefly Lantern
340 g

Collapsible candle lantern. Classic camp ambience.

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Nitecore NU27 Headlamp vs UCO Firefly Lantern: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Nitecore NU27 Headlamp wins — at 57 g it is 283 g (83%) lighter than the UCO Firefly Lantern (340 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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