Black Diamond Spot 400-R Headlamp vs Nitecore NU50 Headlamp
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Rechargeable 400-lumen headlamp with multiple modes including red night vision. USB-C charging with IPX8 waterproof rating.
Full details →Oplaadbare hoofdlamp van 146g met 1400 lumen output, USB-C laadpoort, ideaal voor nachtfietsen en nachtwandelen
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Black Diamond Spot 400-R Headlamp vs Nitecore NU50 Headlamp: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Spot 400-R Headlamp wins — at 85 g it is 61 g (42%) lighter than the Nitecore NU50 Headlamp (146 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.