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Black Diamond Spot 400-R Headlamp vs Fenix HM50R V2.0

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

Fenix HM50R V2.0 is the lighter option — 7 g lighter than the Black Diamond Spot 400-R Headlamp (8% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Black Diamond Spot 400-R Headlamp Fenix HM50R V2.0
Weight 85 g · 0.085 kg · 0.19 lb 78 g · 0.078 kg · 0.17 lb
Brand Black Diamond Fenix
Category Lighting Lighting
Black Diamond Spot 400-R Headlamp
85 g

Rechargeable 400-lumen headlamp with multiple modes including red night vision. USB-C charging with IPX8 waterproof rating.

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Fenix HM50R V2.0
78 g

Compact 700-lumen rechargeable headlamp running a 16340 cell, weight including battery.

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Black Diamond Spot 400-R Headlamp vs Fenix HM50R V2.0: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Fenix HM50R V2.0 wins — at 78 g it is 7 g (8%) lighter than the Black Diamond Spot 400-R Headlamp (85 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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