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Petzl Actik Core Headlamp vs Princeton Tec Remix

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

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Spec Petzl Actik Core Headlamp Princeton Tec Remix
Weight 88 g · 0.088 kg · 0.19 lb 85 g · 0.085 kg · 0.19 lb
as listed (page does not state whether the 3 AAA batteries are included)
Brand Petzl Princeton Tec
Category Lighting Lighting
Petzl Actik Core Headlamp
88 g

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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Princeton Tec Remix
85 g

Adjustable 300-lumen headlamp. Excellent budget option.

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Petzl Actik Core Headlamp vs Princeton Tec Remix: which should you buy?

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