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BioLite HeadLamp 400 vs Black Diamond Deploy 325 Headlamp

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

Black Diamond Deploy 325 Headlamp is the lighter option — 35 g lighter than the BioLite HeadLamp 400 (47% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec BioLite HeadLamp 400 Black Diamond Deploy 325 Headlamp
Weight 75 g · 0.075 kg · 0.17 lb 40 g · 0.040 kg · 0.09 lb
Brand BioLite Black Diamond
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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Black Diamond Deploy 325 Headlamp
40 g

Ultra-compact 40g headlamp with 325-lumen output. Folds flat for easy storage in a pocket or pack lid. USB-C rechargeable. Best-in-class weight for a capable tr...

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BioLite HeadLamp 400 vs Black Diamond Deploy 325 Headlamp: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Deploy 325 Headlamp wins — at 40 g it is 35 g (47%) lighter than the BioLite HeadLamp 400 (75 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

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