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Black Diamond Storm Headlamp vs Petzl ACTIK CORE Headlamp

ACTIK CORE Headlamp is the lighter of the two by 14 g (0.5 oz).

Storm Headlamp lists for $8.00 less at the manufacturer's price.

Where to buy

Storm Headlamp

  • Check price at Black Diamond

ACTIK CORE Headlamp

  • Check price on Amazon→

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

Storm Headlamp

Black Diamond

ACTIK CORE Headlamp

Petzl

Weight
3.6 oz
3.1 oz
MSRP
$79.95
$87.95

Which one to choose

  • Choose the Petzl ACTIK CORE Headlamp if every ounce counts — 3.1 oz against 3.6 oz.
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Questions this comparison answers

Is the Black Diamond Storm Headlamp lighter than the Petzl ACTIK CORE Headlamp?
ACTIK CORE Headlamp is the lighter of the two by 14 g (0.5 oz).
Which has the lower list price, the Black Diamond Storm Headlamp or the Petzl ACTIK CORE Headlamp?
Storm Headlamp lists for $8.00 less in manufacturer list price (MSRP).

Black Diamond Storm Headlamp

Source not recorded.

“The Storm is engineered to light the way in all conditions, featuring robust waterproof/dustproof housing and 550 lumens of bright light. The compact body is ergonomic, with large, easy-to-use buttons. One button turns the lamp on and off and adjusts the brightness of the light, while the other swaps easily between three set modes (low, medium, and high).”
Full specs and prices for the Storm 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 →

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