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Nitecore NU40 vs Princeton Tec Remix

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

Nitecore NU40 is the lighter option — 1 g lighter than the Princeton Tec Remix (1% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Nitecore NU40 Princeton Tec Remix
Weight 84 g · 0.084 kg · 0.19 lb 85 g · 0.085 kg · 0.19 lb
Brand Nitecore Princeton Tec
Category Lighting Lighting
Nitecore NU40
84 g

1000-lumen rechargeable headlamp with dual light sources.

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Princeton Tec Remix
85 g

Adjustable 300-lumen headlamp. Excellent budget option.

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Nitecore NU40 vs Princeton Tec Remix: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Nitecore NU40 wins — at 84 g it is 1 g (1%) lighter than the Princeton Tec Remix (85 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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