RidgeNoteRidgeNote
Start HerePack BuilderCompare GearGuidesBest ofHuntingGear Lists
ProShakedown
RidgeNoteRidgeNote

Know your carry. Backpacking gear on the makers' own figures, with the source shown where we have one: build your pack and check it before you go.

Get the Field Dispatch

One email a month: gear newly on record, any change to a maker's own list price, and one field note.

Gear

  • Tents & Shelters
  • Sleeping Bags
  • Sleeping Pads
  • Backpacks
  • Insulated Jackets
  • Cook Systems
  • Hunting Gear
  • Best-of Lists

Explore

  • Pack Weight Calculator
  • How Much Should a Pack Weigh?
  • Compare Gear
  • The Shakedown
  • Backpacking Checklist
  • Fuel Calculator
  • Water Carry Calculator
  • Start Here
  • Backpacking Gear Lists
  • Gear by Brand
  • Buying Guides
  • The Field Dispatch
  • Open Gear Data

Company

  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Disclosure
  • Terms

© 2026 RidgeNote. Some links are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no cost to you.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

BrowsePackSaved
Gear / Headlamps & Lighting

Black Diamond Spot 400-R Headlamp vs Petzl ACTIK CORE Headlamp

The two weigh within 2 g of each other — weight will not decide this one.

Spot 400-R Headlamp lists for $8.00 less at the manufacturer's price.

Where to buy

Spot 400-R Headlamp

  • Check price on Amazon→

ACTIK CORE Headlamp

  • Check price on Amazon→

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Weights and prices are the manufacturer’s published figures. The lower weight and the higher R-value are highlighted.

Spot 400-R Headlamp

Black Diamond

ACTIK CORE Headlamp

Petzl

Weight
3.0 oz
3.1 oz
MSRP
$79.95
$87.95

Questions this comparison answers

Is the Black Diamond Spot 400-R Headlamp lighter than the Petzl ACTIK CORE Headlamp?
The two weigh within 2 g of each other — weight will not decide this one.
Which has the lower list price, the Black Diamond Spot 400-R Headlamp or the Petzl ACTIK CORE Headlamp?
Spot 400-R Headlamp lists for $8.00 less in manufacturer list price (MSRP).

Black Diamond Spot 400-R Headlamp

Source not recorded.

“The Black Diamond Spot 400 R has 400 lumens of power, now housed in a smaller, more efficient design. With a compact body, the Spot 400 features a low profile for better balance and is more ergonomic. The user interface also has a second switch for easy lens mode selection.”
Full specs and prices for the Spot 400-R Headlamp →

Petzl ACTIK CORE Headlamp

Source not recorded.

“The Actik Core is Petzl's rechargeable headlamp, rated up to 600 lumens on the included CORE battery. It also runs on three AAA batteries.”
Full specs and prices for the ACTIK CORE Headlamp →

Ranked guides for this shelf

  • What's the Lightest Hiking Headlamp for Backpacking in 2026?

The next question

  • Spot 400 Headlamp vs Spot 400-R Headlamp
  • Spot 400-R Headlamp vs Storm Headlamp
  • Spot 400-R Headlamp vs HA11 Headlamp
  • HA11 Headlamp vs ACTIK CORE Headlamp
  • Storm Headlamp vs ACTIK CORE Headlamp
  • Spot 400 Headlamp vs ACTIK CORE Headlamp
Add a third item to this comparison·All headlamps & lanterns on the register