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BioLite Range 400 vs Nitecore NU20 Classic 360

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

Nitecore NU20 Classic 360 is the lighter option — 38 g lighter than the BioLite Range 400 (51% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec BioLite Range 400 Nitecore NU20 Classic 360
Weight 75 g · 0.075 kg · 0.17 lb 37 g · 0.037 kg · 0.08 lb
Brand BioLite Nitecore
Category Lighting Lighting
BioLite Range 400
75 g

USB-C rechargeable headlamp with 400 lumens, IP67 rating and fast charging that adds an hour of run time in eight minutes.

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Nitecore NU20 Classic 360
37 g

Ultralight headlamp under 2 ounces with 360 lumens output, 500 mAh battery, and USB charging. Best value ultralight headlamp option at $25.

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BioLite Range 400 vs Nitecore NU20 Classic 360: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Nitecore NU20 Classic 360 wins — at 37 g it is 38 g (51%) lighter than the BioLite Range 400 (75 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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