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Nitecore NU21 vs Nitecore NU25 UL 400

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

Nitecore NU21 is the lighter option — 4 g lighter than the Nitecore NU25 UL 400 (8% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Nitecore NU21 Nitecore NU25 UL 400
Weight 44 g · 0.044 kg · 0.10 lb 48 g · 0.048 kg · 0.11 lb
Brand Nitecore Nitecore
Category Lighting Lighting
Nitecore NU21
44 g

Ultralight USB-C rechargeable headlamp with 360-lumen white and auxiliary red beams, built for running and minimalist hiking.

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Nitecore NU25 UL 400
48 g

Ultralight 48g headlamp with 400-lumen max output and dual red-light modes. USB-C fast charging, IP66 rated. Excellent balance of weight, brightness, and batter...

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Nitecore NU21 vs Nitecore NU25 UL 400: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Nitecore NU21 wins — at 44 g it is 4 g (8%) lighter than the Nitecore NU25 UL 400 (48 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.

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