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Nitecore NB Air vs Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Nitecore NB Air is the lighter option — 75 g lighter than the Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2 (47% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Nitecore NB Air
85 g
Exceptionally lightweight power bank at 3oz. Ideal for day hikes.
Full details →Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2
160 g
Ultralight 10000mAh power bank with carbon fiber casing.
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Nitecore NB Air vs Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Nitecore NB Air wins — at 85 g it is 75 g (47%) lighter than the Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2 (160 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.