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Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 vs Nitecore NU50

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

Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 is the lighter option — 55 g lighter than the Nitecore NU50 (38% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 Nitecore NU50
Weight 91 g · 0.091 kg · 0.20 lb 146 g · 0.146 kg · 0.32 lb
Brand Fenix Nitecore
Category Lighting Lighting
Fenix HM65R-T V2.0
91 g

Rechargeable headlamp with 1600 lumens maximum output. Magnesium construction, USB-C charging, and multiple brightness modes for trail running and hiking.

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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 HM65R-T V2.0 vs Nitecore NU50: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 wins — at 91 g it is 55 g (38%) 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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