Nitecore NU27 Multi-Color Headlamp vs Petzl e+LITE
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultralight MCT headlamp, 1.98oz, 600 lumens across 3 color temperatures
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Nitecore NU27 Multi-Color Headlamp vs Petzl e+LITE: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Petzl e+LITE wins — at 27 g it is 29 g (52%) lighter than the Nitecore NU27 Multi-Color Headlamp (56 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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