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Fenix HM50R V2.0 vs Nitecore NU25 UL
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Nitecore NU25 UL is the lighter option — 30 g lighter than the Fenix HM50R V2.0 (38% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Fenix HM50R V2.0
78 g
Compact 700-lumen rechargeable headlamp running a 16340 cell, weight including battery.
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48 g
Dual-beam headlamp with white and red LEDs. Built-in rechargeable battery, IPX6 waterproof, and 400 lumens max output; ideal for ultralight hikers.
Check price Full details →Fenix HM50R V2.0 vs Nitecore NU25 UL: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Nitecore NU25 UL wins — at 48 g it is 30 g (38%) lighter than the Fenix HM50R V2.0 (78 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.