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Black Diamond Astro 300-R vs Petzl Bindi Headlamp

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

Petzl Bindi Headlamp is the lighter option — 49 g lighter than the Black Diamond Astro 300-R (58% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Black Diamond Astro 300-R Petzl Bindi Headlamp
Weight 84 g · 0.084 kg · 0.19 lb 35 g · 0.035 kg · 0.08 lb
Brand Black Diamond Petzl
Category Lighting Lighting
Black Diamond Astro 300-R
84 g

Compact rechargeable 300-lumen headlamp.

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Petzl Bindi Headlamp
35 g

Ultra-compact rechargeable headlamp delivering 200 lumens with a ventilated headband and three white light modes. Ideal for ultralight hikers.

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Black Diamond Astro 300-R vs Petzl Bindi Headlamp: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Petzl Bindi Headlamp wins — at 35 g it is 49 g (58%) lighter than the Black Diamond Astro 300-R (84 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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