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BioLite Range 400 vs Black Diamond Deploy 325

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

Black Diamond Deploy 325 is the lighter option — 35 g lighter than the BioLite Range 400 (47% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec BioLite Range 400 Black Diamond Deploy 325
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 Range 400
75 g

USB-C rechargeable headlamp with 400 lumens, IP67 rating and fast charging that adds an hour of run time in eight minutes.

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Black Diamond Deploy 325
40 g

Minimalist compact headlamp at just 40g. 325 lumen max output with single-button operation. Folds flat for easy stashing in hip belt pockets.

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

If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Deploy 325 wins — at 40 g it is 35 g (47%) lighter than the BioLite Range 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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