Fenix HP35R vs Nitecore NU50
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Professional-grade rechargeable headlamp with 4000 max lumens, 500-yard throw, power bank function, and 12 lighting modes including spotlight and floodlight
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 HP35R vs Nitecore NU50: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Nitecore NU50 wins — at 146 g it is 287 g (66%) 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.