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Ledlenser MH5 vs Nitecore NU20 Classic 360

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

Nitecore NU20 Classic 360 is the lighter option — 73 g lighter than the Ledlenser MH5 (66% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Ledlenser MH5 Nitecore NU20 Classic 360
Weight 110 g · 0.110 kg · 0.24 lb 37 g · 0.037 kg · 0.08 lb
Brand Ledlenser Nitecore
Category Lighting Lighting
Ledlenser MH5
110 g

400-lumen rechargeable headlamp with spot and flood beam.

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Nitecore NU20 Classic 360
37 g

Ultralight headlamp under 2 ounces with 360 lumens output, 500 mAh battery, and USB charging. Best value ultralight headlamp option at $25.

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Ledlenser MH5 vs Nitecore NU20 Classic 360: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Nitecore NU20 Classic 360 wins — at 37 g it is 73 g (66%) lighter than the Ledlenser MH5 (110 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.

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