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Fenix HL18R-T vs Nitecore NU50

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

Fenix HL18R-T is the lighter option — 104 g lighter than the Nitecore NU50 (71% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Fenix HL18R-T Nitecore NU50
Weight 42 g · 0.042 kg · 0.09 lb 146 g · 0.146 kg · 0.32 lb
Brand Fenix Nitecore
Category Lighting Lighting
Fenix HL18R-T
42 g

Ultralight 500-lumen rechargeable headlamp for trail running.

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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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Fenix HL18R-T vs Nitecore NU50: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Fenix HL18R-T wins — at 42 g it is 104 g (71%) 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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