NU20 Classic Ultralight Headlamp vs NU25 UL 400 Headlamp
NU20 Classic Ultralight Headlamp is the lighter of the two by 12 g (0.4 oz).
NU20 Classic Ultralight Headlamp lists for $12.00 less at the manufacturer's price.
Per ounce carried, NU20 Classic Ultralight Headlamp costs less: $18.61/oz against $20.95/oz.
Weights and prices are the manufacturer’s published figures. The best value in each row is highlighted.
| NU20 Classic Ultralight Headlamp Nitecore | NU25 UL 400 Headlamp Nitecore | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 oz | 1.8 oz |
| MSRP | $24.95 | $36.95 |
| Price per ounce | $18.61/oz | $20.95/oz |
| Retailers | 1 | 1 |
NU20 Classic Ultralight Headlamp
The NU20 Classic is an ultralight USB-C rechargeable headlamp that delivers up to 360 lumens from a 38-gram package. Gear-heads carry it because it sits at the sweet spot of the ultralight headlamp category: real usable brightness and a red mode at a weight you stop noticing on your head.
Full specs and prices for the NU20 Classic Ultralight 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 →