BioLite Range 300 Headlamp vs BioLite Range 500 Headlamp
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultra-compact 300-lumen USB-C rechargeable headlamp weighing just 1.8 oz (51g) with multiple brightness modes and warm/white LED options.
Ultra-lightweight 500 lumen headlamp with 3D SlimFit design, weighs just 75g with integrated rechargeable battery.
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BioLite Range 300 Headlamp vs BioLite Range 500 Headlamp: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the BioLite Range 300 Headlamp wins — at 51 g it is 24 g (32%) lighter than the BioLite Range 500 Headlamp (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.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest lighting page, or browse the full gear weight database.