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Goal Zero Nomad 5 vs Nitecore NB Air 5000mAh

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

Nitecore NB Air 5000mAh is the lighter option — 59 g lighter than the Goal Zero Nomad 5 (40% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Goal Zero Nomad 5 Nitecore NB Air 5000mAh
Weight 148 g · 0.148 kg · 0.33 lb 89 g · 0.089 kg · 0.20 lb
Brand Goal Zero Nitecore
Category Electronics Electronics
Goal Zero Nomad 5
148 g

Ultralight 5W foldable solar panel.

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Nitecore NB Air 5000mAh
89 g

Ultra-lightweight power bank with 5000mAh capacity, 18W USB-C fast charging, IPX7 waterproof, carbon fiber frame construction.

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Goal Zero Nomad 5 vs Nitecore NB Air 5000mAh: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Nitecore NB Air 5000mAh wins — at 89 g it is 59 g (40%) lighter than the Goal Zero Nomad 5 (148 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 electronics page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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