Best headlamps under $50, per 1,000 lumens

In-stock headlamps under $50 today, ranked by price ÷ the maximum lumens in the product name; headlamps whose name gives no lumen figure follow, lowest price first. One per person in the house is a cheap, sensible outage plan.

#1 today$49.92Nitecore Store

In stock273 brands

Price range$6.50to $49.95

Median price$29.95in stock today

The ranking lowest cost per 1,000 lumens first

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Rank	Product	$ / 1,000 lumens	Lumens (product name)	Price today	vs. last week
#1	Nitecore HA23 UHE 600 Lumen AAA Camping Headlamp with Multiple Color Temperatures Nitecore Store In stock	$49.92	600 lm	$29.95	no change
#2	Nitecore HA27 UHE 800 Lumens High-CRI Headlamp with 3 Color Temperatures Nitecore Store In stock	$57.44	800 lm	$45.95	no change
#3	Nitecore HA19 600 Lumen MCT Multipurpose RGB AA Headlamp Nitecore Store In stock	$66.58	600 lm	$39.95	no change
#4	Nitecore NU20 Classic 360 Lumen USB-C Lightweight Outdoor Headlamp Nitecore Store In stock	$69.31	360 lm	$24.95	no change
#5	Nitecore NU30 500 Lumen USB-C Rechargeable Camping Headlamp Nitecore Store In stock	$69.90	500 lm	$34.95	no change
#6	Nitecore NU33 700 Lumen LED Rechargeable Headlamp with White and Red Beams Nitecore Store In stock	$71.36	700 lm	$49.95	no change
#7	NITECORE NU31 550 Lumen LED Rechargeable Headlamp Nitecore Store In stock	$72.64	550 lm	$39.95	no change
#8	Nitecore NU27 600 Lumen USB-C Rechargeable Multi Color Temperature Outdoor Headlamp Nitecore Store In stock	$74.92	600 lm	$44.95	no change
#9	Nitecore HA13 350 Lumen RGB Outdoor AAA Headlamp Nitecore Store In stock	$82.71	350 lm	$28.95	no change
#10	NITECORE NU21 360 Lumen Ultralight Rechargeable Headlamp Nitecore Store In stock	$83.19	360 lm	$29.95	no change
#11	Nitecore NU25 MCT UL 400 Lumen USB-C Rechargeable Multi-Temperature Ultralight Headlamp Nitecore Store In stock	$92.38	400 lm	$36.95	no change
#12	Nitecore NU25 MCT 400 Lumen USB-C Rechargeable Multi-Temperature Headlamp Nitecore Store In stock	$99.88	400 lm	$39.95	no change
#13	Fenix ALG-03 V2.0 Headlamp Helmet Attachment Fenix Store In stock	not stated	–	$6.50	no change
#14	Fenix APB-20 Headlamp Storage Bag Fenix Store In stock	not stated	–	$9.95	no change
#15	Fenix APB-30 Headlamp Storage Bag Fenix Store In stock	not stated	–	$9.95	no change
#16	Fenix HL10 Headlamp Fenix Lighting In stock	not stated	–	$16.95 ~~$35.00~~ 52% off per brand	no change
#17	Nitecore HA11 UHE Multipurpose Lightweight AA Headlamp Nitecore Store In stock	not stated	–	$19.95	no change
#18	NU05 v2 USB-C Rechargeable Red White Safety Light Nitecore Store In stock	not stated	–	$19.95	no change
#19	Nitecore NU11 Motion Sensor Clip-On Cap Light Nitecore Store In stock	not stated	–	$19.95	no change
#20	Nitecore NU06 LE White Blue Green Red USB-C Rechargeable Signal and Safety Light Nitecore Store In stock	not stated	–	$26.95	no change
#21	Nitecore HA15 UHE 1x AA Lightweight Headlamp Nitecore Store In stock	not stated	–	$29.95	no change
#22	Fenix HL16 Lightweight Outdoor Hiking LED Headlamp Fenix Store In stock	not stated	–	$29.95	no change
#23	Nitecore NU07 LE 5-Color Rechargeable Signal and Safety Light for Helmet or MOLLE Nitecore Store In stock	not stated	–	$29.95	no change
#24	Nitecore NU06 MI Red Green Blue IR Infrared Signal and Safety Light Nitecore Store In stock	not stated	–	$29.95	no change
#25	Fenix HL17R Multicolor 2-in-1 Headlamp Fenix Store In stock	not stated	–	$33.95 ~~$39.95~~ 15% off per brand	no change
#26	Fenix HM23 V2.0 Lightweight Detachable AA Headlamp Fenix Store In stock	not stated	–	$36.95	no change
#27	Fenix HL12R V2 Ultralight Outdoor Rechargeable Headlamp Fenix Store In stock	not stated	–	$44.95	no change

We have 15 days of price history (since Oct 17, 2026). Prices checked Nov 1, 2026, 6:03 AM ET at each brand's own store. Tax and shipping not included.

Specs marked "product name" are read from the brand's own product title. Products sold in several sizes at different prices are left out of per-unit math so the spec matches the price.

Sold out today (4)

Nitecore Store Nitecore HU2000 2000 Lumen Headlamp Compatible With External USB-C Power Sources, last price $49.95
Fenix Lighting Fenix HL15 Headlamp - DISCONTINUED, last price $29.95
Fenix Lighting Fenix HL12R USB Rechargeable Headlamp - DISCONTINUED, last price $44.95
Fenix Lighting Fenix HL26R USB Rechargeable Headlamp - DISCONTINUED, last price $49.95

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Questions people ask

What is the cheapest headlamps under $50 right now?

At today's prices: Nitecore Store Nitecore HA23 UHE 600 Lumen AAA Camping Headlamp with Multiple Color Temperatures at $49.92 per 1,000 lumens ($29.95). This page updates every day.

How often is this ranking updated?

Daily. We check each brand store once a day and rebuild this page; the last check was Nov 1, 2026, 6:03 AM ET.

Why isn't my favorite brand listed?

We only collect prices from stores whose terms allow automated price checks. Brands that forbid it, such as EcoFlow, Jackery and Sawyer, are listed on our methods page.