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Goal Zero Nomad 5 vs Nitecore NB10000 Gen 3

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

Goal Zero Nomad 5 is the lighter option — 2 g lighter than the Nitecore NB10000 Gen 3 (1% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Goal Zero Nomad 5 Nitecore NB10000 Gen 3
Weight 148 g · 0.148 kg · 0.33 lb 150 g · 0.150 kg · 0.33 lb
Brand Goal Zero Nitecore
Category Electronics Electronics
Goal Zero Nomad 5
148 g

Ultralight 5W foldable solar panel.

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Nitecore NB10000 Gen 3
150 g

Ultra-slim carbon-fiber 10000mAh power bank with dual USB-C, IPX5 rating and pass-through charging.

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Goal Zero Nomad 5 vs Nitecore NB10000 Gen 3: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Goal Zero Nomad 5 wins — at 148 g it is 2 g (1%) lighter than the Nitecore NB10000 Gen 3 (150 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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