Black Diamond Deploy 325 Headlamp vs Ledlenser MH5

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

Black Diamond Deploy 325 Headlamp is the lighter option — 70 g lighter than the Ledlenser MH5 (64% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Black Diamond Deploy 325 Headlamp	Ledlenser MH5
Weight	40 g · 0.040 kg · 0.09 lb	110 g · 0.110 kg · 0.24 lb
Brand	Black Diamond	Ledlenser
Category	Lighting	Lighting

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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Ledlenser MH5

110 g

400-lumen rechargeable headlamp with spot and flood beam.

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Black Diamond Deploy 325 Headlamp vs Ledlenser MH5: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Deploy 325 Headlamp wins — at 40 g it is 70 g (64%) lighter than the Ledlenser MH5 (110 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.

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