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Black Diamond Spot 400-R Headlamp vs Ledlenser MH5

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

Black Diamond Spot 400-R Headlamp is the lighter option — 25 g lighter than the Ledlenser MH5 (23% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Black Diamond Spot 400-R Headlamp Ledlenser MH5
Weight 85 g · 0.085 kg · 0.19 lb 110 g · 0.110 kg · 0.24 lb
Brand Black Diamond Ledlenser
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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Ledlenser MH5
110 g

400-lumen rechargeable headlamp with spot and flood beam.

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Black Diamond Spot 400-R Headlamp vs Ledlenser MH5: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Spot 400-R Headlamp wins — at 85 g it is 25 g (23%) lighter than the Ledlenser MH5 (110 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.

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