Spot 400 Headlamp vs HM50R v2.0 Ultra Compact Headlamp

HM50R v2.0 Ultra Compact Headlamp is the lighter of the two by 8 g (0.3 oz).

Per ounce carried, Spot 400 Headlamp costs less: $19.76/oz against $21.79/oz.

Weights and prices are the manufacturer’s published figures. The best value in each row is highlighted.

Spot 400 Headlamp

Black Diamond

HM50R v2.0 Ultra Compact Headlamp

Fenix

Weight
3.0 oz
2.8 oz
MSRP
$59.95
$59.95
Price per ounce
$19.76/oz
$21.79/oz
Retailers
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Spot 400 Headlamp

Black Diamond's long-running workhorse headlamp: 400 lumens, IP67 waterproofing, red night-vision mode, and PowerTap instant-boost in an 86-gram AAA-powered package. It is the default recommendation for backpackers who want reliable light without paying for features they will not use.

Full specs and prices for the Spot 400 Headlamp

HM50R v2.0 Ultra Compact Headlamp

The HM50R V2 is a compact aluminum-bodied headlamp that drives up to 700 lumens from a removable 16340 Li-ion cell with onboard USB-C charging. Gear-heads carry it for its sealed IP68 build, regulated output, and the rare ability to swap in spare cells or CR123A backups on multi-day trips.

Full specs and prices for the HM50R v2.0 Ultra Compact Headlamp