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Claymore Capon 120-D vs Nitecore NU35

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

Claymore Capon 120-D is the lighter option — 25 g lighter than the Nitecore NU35 (31% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Claymore Capon 120-D Nitecore NU35
Weight 55 g · 0.055 kg · 0.12 lb 80 g · 0.080 kg · 0.18 lb
Brand Claymore Nitecore
Category Lighting Lighting
Claymore Capon 120-D
55 g

Rechargeable cap-mounted light with 380 lumens max output. Features motion sensor, multiple modes, and USB-C charging with 3-45 hour runtime.

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Nitecore NU35
80 g

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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Claymore Capon 120-D vs Nitecore NU35: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Claymore Capon 120-D wins — at 55 g it is 25 g (31%) 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.

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