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Fenix HP35R vs Nitecore NU40

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

Nitecore NU40 is the lighter option — 349 g lighter than the Fenix HP35R (81% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Fenix HP35R Nitecore NU40
Weight 433 g · 0.433 kg · 0.95 lb 84 g · 0.084 kg · 0.19 lb
Brand Fenix Nitecore
Category Lighting Lighting
Fenix HP35R
433 g

Professional-grade rechargeable headlamp with 4000 max lumens, 500-yard throw, power bank function, and 12 lighting modes including spotlight and floodlight

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Nitecore NU40
84 g

1000-lumen rechargeable headlamp with dual light sources.

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Fenix HP35R vs Nitecore NU40: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Nitecore NU40 wins — at 84 g it is 349 g (81%) lighter than the Fenix HP35R (433 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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