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Nitecore NU25 UL 400 Headlamp vs Zpacks Nitecore NU20 Classic 360L Headlamp

Nitecore NU20 Classic 360L Headlamp is the lighter of the two by 12 g (0.4 oz).

Nitecore NU20 Classic 360L Headlamp lists for $12.00 less at the manufacturer's price.

Per ounce carried, Nitecore NU20 Classic 360L Headlamp costs less: $18.61/oz against $20.95/oz.

Where to buy

NU25 UL 400 Headlamp

Nitecore NU20 Classic 360L Headlamp

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Weights and prices are the manufacturer’s published figures. The best value in each row is highlighted.

NU25 UL 400 Headlamp

Nitecore

Nitecore NU20 Classic 360L Headlamp

Zpacks

Weight
1.8 oz
1.3 oz
MSRP
$36.95
$24.95
Price per ounce
$20.95/oz
$18.61/oz
Retailers
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Which one to choose

  • Choose the Zpacks Nitecore NU20 Classic 360L Headlamp if every ounce counts — 1.3 oz against 1.8 oz.
  • Choose the Zpacks Nitecore NU20 Classic 360L Headlamp if value per ounce carried decides it ($18.61/oz against $20.95/oz).
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Questions this comparison answers

Is the Nitecore NU25 UL 400 Headlamp lighter than the Zpacks Nitecore NU20 Classic 360L Headlamp?
Nitecore NU20 Classic 360L Headlamp is the lighter of the two by 12 g (0.4 oz).
Which has the lower list price, the Nitecore NU25 UL 400 Headlamp or the Zpacks Nitecore NU20 Classic 360L Headlamp?
Nitecore NU20 Classic 360L Headlamp lists for $12.00 less in manufacturer list price (MSRP).
Which is better value per ounce, the Nitecore NU25 UL 400 Headlamp or the Zpacks Nitecore NU20 Classic 360L Headlamp?
Per ounce carried, Nitecore NU20 Classic 360L Headlamp costs less: $18.61/oz against $20.95/oz of manufacturer list price (MSRP).

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 →

Nitecore NU20 Classic 360L Headlamp

The Nitecore NU20 Classic is the ultimate ultralight headlamp. Compact, USB-C rechargeable, and weighing next to nothing, it’s designed to keep your pack light and your path bright.

Full specs and prices for the Nitecore NU20 Classic 360L Headlamp →

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