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Black Diamond Deploy 325 vs Nitecore NU50

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

Black Diamond Deploy 325 is the lighter option — 106 g lighter than the Nitecore NU50 (73% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Black Diamond Deploy 325 Nitecore NU50
Weight 40 g · 0.040 kg · 0.09 lb 146 g · 0.146 kg · 0.32 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 NU50
146 g

USB-C rechargeable headlamp with up to 1400 lumens, dual white/red LEDs and a built-in 5000mAh 21700 battery, rated IP68 with 130m throw.

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Black Diamond Deploy 325 vs Nitecore NU50: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Deploy 325 wins — at 40 g it is 106 g (73%) lighter than the Nitecore NU50 (146 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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