Black Diamond Storm+ Headlamp vs Black Diamond Distance 1500
Black Diamond Storm+ Headlamp ($99.95) 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 Storm+ Headlamp | Black Diamond Distance 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.95 | $249.95 |
| Weight | 114g | 213g |
| Max output | 750 lumens | — |
| Max burn time | 80 hours | — |
| Battery | Serviceable 2200 mAh Li-ion, USB-C | Magnetic Li-ion Distance Battery |
| Waterproofing | IP67 | — |
| Modes | RGB, adjustable brightness, SOS, strobe | — |
| Weight | 114 g (Black Diamond spec) | 213g (Black Diamond published) |
| Material | — | Not published |
| Output | — | 1500lm max |
| Runtime | — | 27h max |
| Weight basis | — | Not stated by brand |
Pros & Cons
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 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 Storm+ Headlamp is the better value at $99.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.