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Nitecore NU50 vs Olight Perun 2 Mini

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

Olight Perun 2 Mini is the lighter option — 92 g lighter than the Nitecore NU50 (63% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Nitecore NU50 Olight Perun 2 Mini
Weight 146 g · 0.146 kg · 0.32 lb 54 g · 0.054 kg · 0.12 lb
Brand Nitecore Olight
Category Lighting Lighting
Nitecore NU50
146 g

USB-C rechargeable headlamp with up to 1400 lumens, dual white/red LEDs and a built-in 5000mAh 21700 battery, rated IP68 with 130m throw.

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Olight Perun 2 Mini
54 g

Compact right-angle rechargeable headlamp with up to 1100 lumens, white and red light, and magnetic charging.

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Nitecore NU50 vs Olight Perun 2 Mini: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Olight Perun 2 Mini wins — at 54 g it is 92 g (63%) lighter than the Nitecore NU50 (146 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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