← Gear database

Black Diamond Storm 500-R vs Ledlenser MH5

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

Ledlenser MH5 is the lighter option — 1 g lighter than the Black Diamond Storm 500-R (1% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Black Diamond Storm 500-R Ledlenser MH5
Weight 111 g · 0.111 kg · 0.24 lb 110 g · 0.110 kg · 0.24 lb
Brand Black Diamond Ledlenser
Category Lighting Lighting
Black Diamond Storm 500-R
111 g

Rechargeable 500-lumen headlamp with waterproof design.

Full details →
Ledlenser MH5
110 g

400-lumen rechargeable headlamp with spot and flood beam.

Full details →

Black Diamond Storm 500-R vs Ledlenser MH5: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Ledlenser MH5 wins — at 110 g it is 1 g (1%) lighter than the Black Diamond Storm 500-R (111 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.

More lighting comparisons