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Nitecore NU25 vs Nitecore NU25 UL

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

Nitecore NU25 UL is the lighter option — 4 g lighter than the Nitecore NU25 (8% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Nitecore NU25 Nitecore NU25 UL
Weight 52 g · 0.052 kg · 0.11 lb 48 g · 0.048 kg · 0.11 lb
Brand Nitecore Nitecore
Category Lighting Lighting
Nitecore NU25
52 g

Ultralight 360-lumen rechargeable headlamp.

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Nitecore NU25 UL
48 g

Dual-beam headlamp with white and red LEDs. Built-in rechargeable battery, IPX6 waterproof, and 400 lumens max output; ideal for ultralight hikers.

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

If saving weight is your priority, the Nitecore NU25 UL wins — at 48 g it is 4 g (8%) lighter than the Nitecore NU25 (52 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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