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Nitecore NU20 Classic 360 vs Nitecore NU50

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

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Spec Nitecore NU20 Classic 360 Nitecore NU50
Weight 37 g · 0.037 kg · 0.08 lb
bracket and headband included
 146 g · 0.146 kg · 0.32 lb
as listed, incl. bracket and headband; ingebouwde batterij vermoedelijk inbegrepen
Brand Nitecore Nitecore
Category Lighting Lighting
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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Nitecore NU50
146 g

USB-C rechargeable headlamp with up to 1400 lumens, dual white/red LEDs and a built-in 5000mAh 21700 battery, rated IP68 with 130m throw.

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Nitecore NU20 Classic 360 vs Nitecore NU50: which should you buy?

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