Black Diamond Recon BT Beacon vs Petzl Grigri+

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

Both weigh the same at 200 g, so choose on features, price and fit.

Spec	Black Diamond Recon BT Beacon	Petzl Grigri+
Weight	200 g · 0.200 kg · 0.44 lb	200 g · 0.200 kg · 0.44 lb
Brand	Black Diamond	Petzl
Category	Safety	Safety

Black Diamond Recon BT Beacon

200 g

Bluetooth-enabled avalanche beacon for backcountry travel.

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Petzl Grigri+

200 g

Assisted-braking belay device for via ferrata and climbing.

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Black Diamond Recon BT Beacon vs Petzl Grigri+: which should you buy?

On weight these two are identical (200 g), so your decision comes down to features, fit and price. Check the full details and current price for each above.

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