Black Diamond Deploy 325 vs Black Diamond Spot 400
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Minimalist compact headlamp at just 40g. 325 lumen max output with single-button operation. Folds flat for easy stashing in hip belt pockets.
Full details →400-lumen headlamp with strobe mode and IPX8 waterproofing.
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Black Diamond Deploy 325 vs Black Diamond Spot 400: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Deploy 325 wins — at 40 g it is 55 g (58%) lighter than the Black Diamond Spot 400 (95 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.