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Ledlenser MH5 vs Nitecore NU43
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ledlenser MH5 is the lighter option — 6 g lighter than the Nitecore NU43 (5% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Nitecore NU43
116 g
Lightweight USB-C rechargeable headlamp with 1400 lumen max output, spot and flood beams and an IP68 rating.
Check price Full details →Ledlenser MH5 vs Nitecore NU43: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Ledlenser MH5 wins — at 110 g it is 6 g (5%) lighter than the Nitecore NU43 (116 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.