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Nitecore NU35 vs Petzl Iko Core Headlamp

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

Both weigh the same at 80 g, so choose on features, price and fit.
Spec Nitecore NU35 Petzl Iko Core Headlamp
Weight 80 g · 0.080 kg · 0.18 lb 80 g · 0.080 kg · 0.18 lb
Brand Nitecore Petzl
Category Lighting Lighting
Nitecore NU35
80 g

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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Petzl Iko Core Headlamp
80 g

500-lumen headlamp with rechargeable CORE battery via USB. Slim profile with a flexible headband. Red lighting mode for night vision. 80g including battery.

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Nitecore NU35 vs Petzl Iko Core Headlamp: which should you buy?

On weight these two are identical (80 g), so your decision comes down to features, fit and price. Check the full details and current price for each above.

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