Nitecore UT27 MCT vs Petzl Bindi Headlamp
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultralight trail running headlamp with 800 lumens output and three color temperature options. USB-C rechargeable with 1500mAh battery pack.
Full details →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 UT27 MCT vs Petzl Bindi Headlamp: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Petzl Bindi Headlamp wins — at 35 g it is 39 g (53%) lighter than the Nitecore UT27 MCT (74 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.