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Black Diamond Spot 400-R Headlamp vs Petzl Actik Core Headlamp

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

Black Diamond Spot 400-R Headlamp is the lighter option — 3 g lighter than the Petzl Actik Core Headlamp (3% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Black Diamond Spot 400-R Headlamp Petzl Actik Core Headlamp
Weight 85 g · 0.085 kg · 0.19 lb 88 g · 0.088 kg · 0.19 lb
Brand Black Diamond Petzl
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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Petzl Actik Core Headlamp
88 g

Rechargeable headlamp with 625 lumen max output and USB-C charging. Dual power: CORE battery or 3 AAA. 88g. Red night-vision mode included.

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Black Diamond Spot 400-R Headlamp vs Petzl Actik Core Headlamp: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Spot 400-R Headlamp wins — at 85 g it is 3 g (3%) lighter than the Petzl Actik Core Headlamp (88 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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