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Fenix Lighting HM55R Renegade Headlamp vs Nitecore NU43

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

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Spec Fenix Lighting HM55R Renegade Headlamp Nitecore NU43
Weight 105 g · 0.105 kg · 0.23 lb 116 g · 0.116 kg · 0.26 lb
as listed, bracket and headband included; accu ingebouwd
Brand Fenix Lighting Nitecore
Category Lighting Lighting
Fenix Lighting HM55R Renegade Headlamp
105 g

2026 flagship with 1200 lumens, triple-output system (spotlight/floodlight/red), 18350 battery, USB-C charging, IP68 rated.

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Nitecore NU43
116 g

Lightweight USB-C rechargeable headlamp with 1400 lumen max output, spot and flood beams and an IP68 rating.

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Fenix Lighting HM55R Renegade Headlamp vs Nitecore NU43: which should you buy?

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