Black Diamond Spot Headlamp vs Black Diamond Distance 1500
Black Diamond Spot Headlamp ($59.95) vs Black Diamond Distance 1500 ($249.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Black Diamond Spot Headlamp | Black Diamond Distance 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.95 | $249.95 |
| Weight | 86g | 213g |
| Weight | 86g (Black Diamond) | 213g (Black Diamond published) |
| Output | 450 lumens | 1500lm max |
| Power | 3 AAA or BD 1500 rechargeable battery | — |
| Rating | IPX7 | — |
| Burn | 200 h max | — |
| Material | — | Not published |
| Runtime | — | 27h max |
| Battery | — | Magnetic Li-ion Distance Battery |
| Weight basis | — | Not stated by brand |
Pros & Cons
Black Diamond Spot Headlamp
- 450 lumens
- AAA or rechargeable power
- IPX7
- Rechargeable battery is optional
- $59.95
- Lens swapping adds steps
Black Diamond Distance 1500
- 1,500 lm maximum
- Magnetic swappable batteries
- Runs 8 hours at 300 lm per the page
- $249.95
- Page does not say if 213 g includes the battery
Black Diamond Spot Headlamp is the better value at $59.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.