BioLite Range 500 Headlamp vs Nitecore NU35
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultra-lightweight 500 lumen headlamp with 3D SlimFit design, weighs just 75g with integrated rechargeable battery.
Check price Full details →Dual-power 460-lumen rechargeable headlamp that runs on a built-in Li-ion pack or three AAA batteries for backup runtime.
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BioLite Range 500 Headlamp vs Nitecore NU35: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the BioLite Range 500 Headlamp wins — at 75 g it is 5 g (6%) lighter than the Nitecore NU35 (80 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.