Black Diamond Spot Headlamp vs Black Diamond Storm+ Headlamp
Black Diamond Spot Headlamp ($59.95) vs Black Diamond Storm+ Headlamp ($99.95) — 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 Storm+ Headlamp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.95 | $99.95 |
| Weight | 86g | 114g |
| Weight | 86g (Black Diamond) | 114 g (Black Diamond spec) |
| Output | 450 lumens | — |
| Power | 3 AAA or BD 1500 rechargeable battery | — |
| Rating | IPX7 | — |
| Burn | 200 h max | — |
| Max output | — | 750 lumens |
| Max burn time | — | 80 hours |
| Battery | — | Serviceable 2200 mAh Li-ion, USB-C |
| Waterproofing | — | IP67 |
| Modes | — | RGB, adjustable brightness, SOS, strobe |
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 Storm+ Headlamp
- 750 lumens in 114 g
- IP67 dust and water sealing
- Digital lockout prevents pack-burn
- Serviceable rechargeable battery
- Price is high for a headlamp
- Battery capacity is modest for the output
- Two-button control with many modes
- Heavier than the Cosmo
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.