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Fenix HM61R V3.0 vs Nitecore NU32
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Nitecore NU32 is the lighter option — 96 g lighter than the Fenix HM61R V3.0 (57% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Fenix HM61R V3.0
168 g
Rechargeable multi-use headlamp with spotlight, floodlight and red light, magnetic tail and removable 21700 battery.
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Fenix HM61R V3.0 vs Nitecore NU32: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Nitecore NU32 wins — at 72 g it is 96 g (57%) lighter than the Fenix HM61R V3.0 (168 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.