I have a 27oz. that weighs 27.3oz. on a postal scale.I asked if they would weigh a few DC 41's and then send me a lite one.
I had a 2009 Psycho maxload 27oz that actually was 27.9oz.
I find my DC 41 feels lighter and the end load is less noticeable.I like it but don't have it fully broken it...