HM50R v2.0 Ultra Compact Headlamp vs NU25 UL 400 Headlamp
NU25 UL 400 Headlamp is the lighter of the two by 28 g (1.0 oz).
NU25 UL 400 Headlamp lists for $23.00 less at the manufacturer's price.
Per ounce carried, NU25 UL 400 Headlamp costs less: $20.95/oz against $21.79/oz.
Weights and prices are the manufacturer’s published figures. The best value in each row is highlighted.
| HM50R v2.0 Ultra Compact Headlamp Fenix | NU25 UL 400 Headlamp Nitecore | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 oz | 1.8 oz |
| MSRP | $59.95 | $36.95 |
| Price per ounce | $21.79/oz | $20.95/oz |
| Retailers | 1 | 1 |
HM50R v2.0 Ultra Compact Headlamp
The HM50R V2 is a compact aluminum-bodied headlamp that drives up to 700 lumens from a removable 16340 Li-ion cell with onboard USB-C charging. Gear-heads carry it for its sealed IP68 build, regulated output, and the rare ability to swap in spare cells or CR123A backups on multi-day trips.
Full specs and prices for the HM50R v2.0 Ultra Compact Headlamp →NU25 UL 400 Headlamp
The Nitecore NU25 UL is the ultralight revision of a thru-hiker favorite: 400 lumens, a true red night mode, and USB-C charging in a headlamp that weighs under two ounces with the band. It trades the swappable battery for grams, which is the right call for most weekend-to-week trips.
Full specs and prices for the NU25 UL 400 Headlamp →