Nightstick Headlamps: 20 Essential Models Compared

Nightstick headlamps free up both hands for the job in front of you — the beam moves with your head instead of tying up a hand holding a torch. Daly Middle East stocks 20 Nightstick headlamp models: 10 intrinsically safe models certified for ATEX Zone 0 or UL-913 hazardous areas, and 10 general-purpose models for everyday work and outdoor use. This guide covers all 20, split by certification and power source, so you can match the right headlamp — and the right certification path — to your site.

Intrinsically Safe vs. General-Purpose: Which Do You Need?

Ten of these 20 Nightstick headlamps are certified intrinsically safe for classified hazardous areas — ATEX Zone 0, UL-913, or both — and are built in IS Green polymer with the certification markings stamped on the housing. The other ten are general-purpose headlamps for non-classified work: job sites, outdoor use, warehouses and vehicle bays, built in black polymer with no hazardous-area rating. If your site has a confirmed ATEX or IECEx zone classification, only the intrinsically safe models in this guide are suitable — see our guide to ATEX zones if you need to confirm that classification first. For handheld and area lighting from the same range, see our intrinsically safe flashlights, scene lights and angle lights guides.

Nightstick Headlamps at a Glance

The table below covers all 20 models — scroll to compare output, power source and certification before reading the full breakdown.

USB Rechargeable Intrinsically Safe Headlamps

These three models drop AA/AAA batteries for an integrated rechargeable cell — useful where recharging is easier than restocking batteries.

Nightstick XPR-5554G: [Zone 0] USB IS Dual-Light Headlamp

The XPR-5554G charges through Nightstick’s MagMate magnetic USB connector rather than an exposed port, keeping the housing sealed.

• 160 lm dual-light / 130 lm single-mode high / 70 lm low; 87 m beam distance
• Integrated Li-Polymer battery; 7.0 h (high spot), 16 h (low), 4.5 h (dual-light)
• cULus, ATEX Zone 0, IECEx, INMETRO, KOSHA, UKCA, BIS certified; IP-67; 2 m drop rated

Nightstick XPR-5553G: [UL-913] USB IS Dual-Light Headlamp

The XPR-5553G is the brightest USB-rechargeable model here at 250 lm combined, on the UL-913 certification path with a standard USB port and 3M Dual Lock mounting.

• 225 lm spotlight / 130 lm floodlight / 250 lm dual-light; 110 m beam distance
• Integrated Li-Ion battery; 5.5-hour charge time; 7.0 h (spot), 15 h (flood), 7 h (dual-light)
• cULus listed, UL-913; CE, UKCA, BIS, CEC (BC) certified; IP-67; 2 m drop rated

Nightstick XPR-5552G: [Zone 0/20] USB-C IS Multi-Flood Headlamp

The XPR-5552G is the only tri-color model in the intrinsically safe range — white, red and green output from one headlamp, USB-C rechargeable, rated for both gas (Zone 0) and dust (Zone 20).

• 200 lm high / 60 lm low; white, red and green LED output; flashing white mode
• Integrated LiPo battery; USB-C charging, 2.75-hour charge time; 8 h (high), 40 h (low)
• cETLus, ATEX Zone 0/20, IECEx certified; CE, UKCA; IP-67; 2 m drop rated

Battery-Powered Intrinsically Safe Headlamps

These seven models run on replaceable AA or AAA batteries — the larger stock-on-hand option for crews who need spares in the field rather than a charger.

Nightstick XPP-5462GX: [Zone 0] DICATA IS Low-Profile Dual-Light Headlamp

The XPP-5462GX is built specifically to sit under a fire helmet or hard hat with a flip-up face shield, without removing the headlamp — the brightest dual-light model in this group at 310 lm combined.

• 275 lm spotlight / 250 lm floodlight / 310 lm dual-light; 120 m beam distance
• 3×AA batteries; 6 h (spot high), 7 h (flood high), 25 h (either, low)
• cULus, ATEX Zone 0, IECEx, KOSHA certified; NFPA-1971-8.6 (2018) compliant; IP-67

Nightstick XPP-5458G: [Zone 0] IS Permissible Dual-Light Headlamp

The XPP-5458G adds MSHA permissible certification for mining, with a green floodlight mode that preserves night vision.

• 130 lm spotlight / 100 lm floodlight / 190 lm dual-light; 120 m beam distance
• 3×AA alkaline batteries; 14 h (spot), 12.5 h (flood), 6 h (dual-light)
• cETLus, ATEX Zone 0, IECEx, UKCA, MSHA certified; IP-67; 2 m drop rated

Nightstick XPP-5456G: [Zone 0] IS Permissible Dual-Light Headlamp

The XPP-5456G is the XPP-5458G’s sibling with a red floodlight instead of green, otherwise sharing the same MSHA permissible certification.

• 100 lm spotlight / 90 lm floodlight / 175 lm dual-light; 140 m beam distance
• 3×AA alkaline batteries; 18 h high spotlight, 75 h medium flood, 37 h low flood
• cETLus, ATEX Zone 0, IECEx, UKCA, MSHA certified; IP-67; 2 m drop rated

Nightstick XPP-5454G: [Zone 0] IS Multi-Function Dual-Light Headlamp

The XPP-5454G is the compact 3×AAA option in the Zone 0 dual-light line-up, with independently switchable high/low on both spotlight and floodlight.

• 160 lm spotlight / 130 lm floodlight / 190 lm dual-light; 154 m beam distance
• 3×AAA alkaline batteries; 5.0 h (spot high), 16 h (spot low), 4 h (dual-light high)
• cETLus, ATEX Zone 0, IECEx, INMETRO, UKCA certified; IP-67; 2 m drop rated

Nightstick XPP-5453G: [UL-913] IS Multi-Function Dual-Light Headlamp

The XPP-5453G matches the XPP-5454G’s compact body on the UL-913 certification path, with 3M Dual Lock fasteners for zero-band mounting on a helmet.

• 190 lm spotlight / 170 lm floodlight / 220 lm dual-light; 104 m beam distance
• 3×AAA batteries; 5 hours runtime across all modes
• cULus listed, UL-913; CE, UKCA certified; IP-67; 2 m drop rated

Nightstick XPP-5452G: [Zone 0] IS Dual-Function Headlamp

The XPP-5452G is a single spotlight (no separate floodlight) with high/low brightness — a simpler dual-function design rather than dual-light.

• 180 lm high / 90 lm low; 93 m beam distance (high)
• 3×AAA alkaline batteries; 6 h (high), 19 h (low)
• cETLus, ATEX Zone 0, IECEx, INMETRO, KOSHA certified; IP-67; 2 m drop rated

Nightstick XPP-5450G: [Zone 0] IS Dual-Function Headlamp

The XPP-5450G is the lightest intrinsically safe headlamp in this guide at 99 g — a compact single-spotlight option for crews who want the smallest IS headlamp available.

• 90 lm high / 50 lm low; 80 m beam distance (high)
• 3×AAA alkaline batteries; 13 h (high), 22.75 h (low)
• cETLus, ATEX Zone 0, IECEx, INMETRO, KOSHA certified; IP-67; 2 m drop rated

General-Purpose Headlamps

These ten models are not hazardous-area certified — built for job sites, outdoor use and general work where no ATEX or IECEx rating is required.

Nightstick USB-4510B: Multi-Flood USB Headlamp

The USB-4510B is the only rechargeable model in the general-purpose range, with tri-color white/green/red output and a clip that attaches to a ball cap brim as an alternative to the head strap.

• 250 lm high / 60 lm low white; 7 h (high), 35 h (low), 12+ h on red/green
• Integrated LiPo battery; USB charging, 2.75-hour charge time
• CE, CEC (BC), BIS, UKCA certified; IP-X7 waterproof; 2 m drop rated

Nightstick NSP-46xx Series: General-Purpose Headlamps

Eight models — NSP-4602B through NSP-4610B — share the same body, 3×AAA battery format, IP-X7 rating and CE/UKCA certification, differing mainly in output and whether they run spotlight-only, floodlight-only or dual-light. Use the table below to pick the output level you need.

Nightstick XPP-5465G: FORGE IS Helmet-Mounted Multi-Function Flashlight

The XPP-5465G is structurally different from every other model in this guide — a 6061-T6 aluminum flashlight body clamped to a helmet rather than an elastic-strap headlamp, running on 2×CR123 batteries at the highest output of any model here.

• 360 lm high / 180 lm low / 25 lm survival; 218 m beam distance (high)
• 2×CR123 batteries; 30-hour runtime on low
• cETLus listed (Class I Div 2); NFPA-1971-8.6 compliant; CE marked; IP-67; not ATEX/IECEx rated

How to Choose the Right Nightstick Headlamp

• ATEX Zone 0 gas or dust environments — any XPR-55xxG or XPP-54xxG model; check Zone 0 vs UL-913 against your project specification.
• Mining, MSHA permissible sites — XPP-5458G or XPP-5456G, the only two MSHA-certified models here.
• Face shield compatibility (fire helmets) — XPP-5462GX, purpose-built low-profile for flip-up shields.
• USB recharging over battery swaps — XPR-5554G, XPR-5553G or XPR-5552G.
• Maximum brightness, no IS requirement — XPP-5465G (360 lm) or NSP-4607B (235 lm spotlight).
• Lightest possible IS headlamp — XPP-5450G at 99 g.
• General job-site or outdoor use, budget option — any NSP-46xx model, sized to the output you need.

Buying Nightstick Headlamps in the UAE and GCC

Daly Middle East is the authorised regional distributor for Nightstick headlamps and the wider Nightstick safety-lighting range across the UAE and GCC. All 20 models in this guide ship from stock in Dubai, with ATEX, IECEx, UL-913 or MSHA certification documentation available on request. Contact the Daly Middle East team with your required output, zone classification and power preference, and we will confirm the right headlamp and lead time for your site.

Nightstick Headlamps: FAQ

How do I know if I need an intrinsically safe headlamp?
If your site has a confirmed ATEX, IECEx or UL-913 hazardous-area classification, only the 10 IS-rated models in this guide (the XPR-55xxG and XPP-54xxG series) are suitable. The 10 general-purpose models and the XPP-5465G are not ATEX/IECEx rated.

What’s the difference between ATEX Zone 0 and UL-913 headlamps?
ATEX Zone 0 and IECEx are the European and international schemes most commonly specified across the UAE and GCC; UL-913 is the North American standard. XPR-5554G, XPR-5552G and the XPP-54xxG models (except 5453G) are Zone 0 rated; XPR-5553G and XPP-5453G are UL-913 rated instead.

Which Nightstick headlamps are MSHA permissible?
Only the XPP-5458G and XPP-5456G carry MSHA permissible certification for mining applications — they differ only in floodlight color (green vs red).

Can any of these headlamps recharge via USB?
Yes — XPR-5554G (MagMate magnetic USB), XPR-5553G (USB) and XPR-5552G (USB-C) among the intrinsically safe models, plus USB-4510B in the general-purpose range. Every other model runs on replaceable AA or AAA batteries.

What’s the brightest Nightstick headlamp?
The XPP-5465G reaches 360 lumens, but it is a helmet-mounted flashlight rather than a strap headlamp and is not ATEX/IECEx rated. Among true headlamps, the XPP-5462GX is brightest at 310 lm combined dual-light, and NSP-4607B is brightest among general-purpose models at 235 lm spotlight.

Nightstick headlamps are stocked and ready to ship from Daly Middle East’s Dubai facility. Nightstick headlamps should be matched to your site’s zone classification before deployment — ten of the twenty models here carry no ATEX/IECEx rating. Specify Nightstick headlamps alongside your intrinsically safe flashlights, scene lights and angle lights for complete hands-free lighting coverage.

Related Reading

• Nightstick Intrinsically Safe Flashlights: 12 Essential Models
• Nightstick Scene Lights: 7 Essential Area Lighting Models
• Nightstick Angle Lights: 4 Essential Intrinsically Safe Lanterns
• What are ATEX Zones?

Manufacturer reference: Nightstick Headlamps collection.