Nitecore UT27 MCT Pro vs Petzl Actik Core Headlamp
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Lightweight dual-beam rechargeable running/hiking headlamp with 800-lumen max output.
Full details →Rechargeable headlamp with 625 lumen max output and USB-C charging. Dual power: CORE battery or 3 AAA. 88g. Red night-vision mode included.
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Nitecore UT27 MCT Pro vs Petzl Actik Core Headlamp: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Nitecore UT27 MCT Pro wins — at 75 g it is 13 g (15%) lighter than the Petzl Actik Core Headlamp (88 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.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest lighting page, or browse the full gear weight database.