Nitecore NU21 vs Nitecore NU35
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultralight USB-C rechargeable headlamp with 360-lumen white and auxiliary red beams, built for running and minimalist hiking.
Full details →Dual-power 460-lumen rechargeable headlamp that runs on a built-in Li-ion pack or three AAA batteries for backup runtime.
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Nitecore NU21 vs Nitecore NU35: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Nitecore NU21 wins — at 44 g it is 36 g (45%) lighter than the Nitecore NU35 (80 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.