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Black Diamond Spot 400-R Headlamp vs Nitecore NU27 Multi-Color Headlamp

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

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Spec Black Diamond Spot 400-R Headlamp Nitecore NU27 Multi-Color Headlamp
Weight 85 g · 0.085 kg · 0.19 lb
as listed
 56 g · 0.056 kg · 0.12 lb
as listed, incl. bracket and headband
Brand Black Diamond Nitecore
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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Nitecore NU27 Multi-Color Headlamp
56 g

Ultralight MCT headlamp, 1.98oz, 600 lumens across 3 color temperatures

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Black Diamond Spot 400-R Headlamp vs Nitecore NU27 Multi-Color Headlamp: which should you buy?

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