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Black Diamond Spot 400
4.5Aikins Score•Black Diamond
The verdict
The Black Diamond Spot 400 is the best all-around headlamp for most people, offering a great balance of brightness, ease of use, and reliability.
Read the full reviewWhat we love
- +Excellent brightness with spot, flood, and red light modes
- +Intuitive two-button interface, easy to use in gloves
- +Long battery life: 6+ hours on high combination mode
- +Weather-resistant and durable for years of use
- +Tiltable head for directing beam
Worth noting
- –Not rechargeable out of the box (add-on battery available)
- –A bit bulkier than ultralight models for runners
- –Brighter beams exist at higher price points
How it scored
Aikins Score4.5
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At a glance
Brightness400 lumens (max)
Weight3 oz
Battery type3 AAA (alkaline or rechargeable) or optional rechargeable battery pack
Beam distanceUp to 80 m
IP ratingWater-resistant (IPX4)
Aikins Score9.1 / 10
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