Fenix Lighting HM55R Renegade Headlamp vs Nitecore NU25 MCT UL Headlamp
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
2026 flagship with 1200 lumens, triple-output system (spotlight/floodlight/red), 18350 battery, USB-C charging, IP68 rated.
Full details →400-lumen USB-C rechargeable headlamp with three color temperatures and ultralight 47g construction for minimalist backpacking.
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Fenix Lighting HM55R Renegade Headlamp vs Nitecore NU25 MCT UL Headlamp: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Nitecore NU25 MCT UL Headlamp wins — at 47 g it is 58 g (55%) lighter than the Fenix Lighting HM55R Renegade Headlamp (105 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.