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Black Diamond Deploy 325 vs Nitecore NU20 Classic 360

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

Nitecore NU20 Classic 360 is the lighter option — 3 g lighter than the Black Diamond Deploy 325 (8% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Black Diamond Deploy 325 Nitecore NU20 Classic 360
Weight 40 g · 0.040 kg · 0.09 lb 37 g · 0.037 kg · 0.08 lb
Brand Black Diamond Nitecore
Category Lighting Lighting
Black Diamond Deploy 325
40 g

Minimalist compact headlamp at just 40g. 325 lumen max output with single-button operation. Folds flat for easy stashing in hip belt pockets.

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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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Black Diamond Deploy 325 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 3 g (8%) lighter than the Black Diamond Deploy 325 (40 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.

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