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Black Diamond Spot 350-R vs Petzl Iko Core Headlamp

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

Petzl Iko Core Headlamp is the lighter option — 4 g lighter than the Black Diamond Spot 350-R (5% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Black Diamond Spot 350-R Petzl Iko Core Headlamp
Weight 84 g · 0.084 kg · 0.19 lb 80 g · 0.080 kg · 0.18 lb
Brand Black Diamond Petzl
Category Lighting Lighting
Black Diamond Spot 350-R
84 g

Rechargeable 350-lumen headlamp with PowerTap.

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Petzl Iko Core Headlamp
80 g

500-lumen headlamp with rechargeable CORE battery via USB. Slim profile with a flexible headband. Red lighting mode for night vision. 80g including battery.

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Black Diamond Spot 350-R vs Petzl Iko Core Headlamp: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Petzl Iko Core Headlamp wins — at 80 g it is 4 g (5%) lighter than the Black Diamond Spot 350-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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