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BioLite HeadLamp 400 vs BioLite Range 500 Headlamp

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Both weigh the same at 75 g, so choose on features, price and fit.
Spec BioLite HeadLamp 400 BioLite Range 500 Headlamp
Weight 75 g · 0.075 kg · 0.17 lb 75 g · 0.075 kg · 0.17 lb
as listed, with integrated battery
Brand BioLite BioLite
Category Lighting Lighting
BioLite HeadLamp 400
75 g

Rechargeable headlamp at 2.6 oz / 75g with 400 lumens maximum output and a moisture-wicking fabric strap. Front-facing tilt, USB-C charging, and weather resista...

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BioLite Range 500 Headlamp
75 g

Ultra-lightweight 500 lumen headlamp with 3D SlimFit design, weighs just 75g with integrated rechargeable battery.

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BioLite HeadLamp 400 vs BioLite Range 500 Headlamp: which should you buy?

On weight these two are identical (75 g), so your decision comes down to features, fit and price. Check the full details and current price for each above.

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