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Black Diamond Cosmo Headlamp vs Black Diamond Distance LT 1100

Black Diamond Cosmo Headlamp ($44.95) vs Black Diamond Distance LT 1100 ($149.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.

Black Diamond Cosmo Headlamp
Black Diamond
Cosmo Headlamp
$44.95
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Black Diamond Distance LT 1100
Black Diamond
Distance LT 1100
$149.95
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Spec-by-spec
SpecBlack Diamond Cosmo HeadlampBlack Diamond Distance LT 1100
Price$44.95$149.95
Weight88g108g
Max output350 lumens—
Max burn time200 hours—
Power3 x AAA or BD 1500 rechargeable (sold separately)—
WaterproofingIPX7—
ChargingUSB-C with optional BD 1500 battery—
Weight88 g (Black Diamond spec)108g (Black Diamond published)
Material—Not published
Output—1100lm PowerTap / 600lm max
Runtime—120h max
Battery—2200mAh Li-ion, swappable
Weight basis—Not stated by brand
Pros & Cons

Black Diamond Cosmo Headlamp

  • Light at 88 g
  • Dual fuel: AAA or rechargeable pack
  • Dimmable red LED
  • IPX7
  • Rechargeable battery sold separately
  • 350 lumens is modest
  • Dual-button interface takes a moment to learn
  • No lockout listed on the spec sheet

Black Diamond Distance LT 1100

  • 1,100 lm at 108 g
  • Swappable battery
  • USB-C charging
  • Page does not say if 108 g includes the battery
  • $149.95
  • Out of stock at research time
Black Diamond Cosmo Headlamp is the better value at $44.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.
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