Fenix HM50R V2.0 vs Nitecore NU33 size comparison
The Nitecore NU33 is 2 mm (0.08 in) shorter than the Fenix HM50R V2.0, and 4 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery and headband), so compare them with care.
The Nitecore NU33 is 2 mm (0.08 in) shorter than the Fenix HM50R V2.0, and 4 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery and headband), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Fenix HM50R V2.0 Check price ↗ | Nitecore NU33 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 64 mm (2.52 in) | 62 mm (2.44 in)−2 mm |
| Height | 32 mm (1.26 in) | 36 mm (1.42 in)+4 mm |
| Thickness | 36 mm (1.42 in) | 46 mm (1.81 in)+10 mm |
| Weight | 78 g with battery and headband | 96 g listed |
| Battery | 16340 | Built-in |
| Max output | 700 lm | 700 lm |
| Throw | 115 m | 135 m |
| Type | Headlamp / right-angle | Headlamp / right-angle |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced Headlamp unit; front view drawn width x height | batteryjunction.com sourced Retailer lists 62 x 46 x 36 mm |
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HM50R V2.0 vs NU33: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore NU33 is the shorter light: 62 mm (2.44 in) against 64 mm (2.52 in), a difference of 2 mm (3%). At its widest point the Fenix HM50R V2.0 is 4 mm slimmer (32 vs 36 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix HM50R V2.0: 78 g with battery and headband; Nitecore NU33: 96 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
Both are rated at 700 lm maximum output. For beam distance the Nitecore NU33 reaches further: 135 m vs 115 m rated throw (17% more).
Battery
The Fenix HM50R V2.0 runs on a removable 16340 battery; the Nitecore NU33 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Fenix HM50R V2.0 lets you swap in a charged spare.
Type
Both are headlamps / right-angle lights in our catalog with a headlamp body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fenix HM50R V2.0 if you want a slimmer profile (4 mm narrower) and a removable cell you can swap. Choose the Nitecore NU33 if you want longer throw (135 m vs 115 m) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
Check price ↗ Fenix HM50R V2.0 Check price ↗ Nitecore NU33
HM50R V2.0 vs NU33 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix HM50R V2.0 or the Nitecore NU33?
The Nitecore NU33 is the shorter light: 62 mm (2.44 in) against 64 mm (2.52 in), a difference of 2 mm (3%). At its widest point the Fenix HM50R V2.0 is 4 mm slimmer (32 vs 36 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix HM50R V2.0: 78 g with battery and headband; Nitecore NU33: 96 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Fenix HM50R V2.0 or the Nitecore NU33?
Both are rated at 700 lm maximum output. For beam distance the Nitecore NU33 reaches further: 135 m vs 115 m rated throw (17% more).
Do the Fenix HM50R V2.0 and Nitecore NU33 use the same battery?
The Fenix HM50R V2.0 runs on a removable 16340 battery; the Nitecore NU33 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Fenix HM50R V2.0 lets you swap in a charged spare.