Black Diamond Spot 350-R vs Nitecore NU40

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

Both weigh the same at 84 g, so choose on features, price and fit.

Spec	Black Diamond Spot 350-R	Nitecore NU40
Weight	84 g · 0.084 kg · 0.19 lb	84 g · 0.084 kg · 0.19 lb
Brand	Black Diamond	Nitecore
Category	Lighting	Lighting

Black Diamond Spot 350-R

84 g

Rechargeable 350-lumen headlamp with PowerTap.

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Nitecore NU40

84 g

1000-lumen rechargeable headlamp with dual light sources.

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Black Diamond Spot 350-R vs Nitecore NU40: which should you buy?

On weight these two are identical (84 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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