How to Use Your Black Diamond Headlamp
Merchant VideoWhat is the maximum brightness and beam distance of the Spot 400?
It delivers up to 400 lumens of light and projects a beam up to 100 meters, making it ideal for hiking, climbing, and camping.
What type of batteries does the Spot 400 use?
The Spot 400 comes with 3 AAA batteries included and is also compatible with the Black Diamond 1500 rechargeable Li-ion battery (sold separately).
How long does the battery last at different brightness levels?
Runtime varies by mode: High: 2.5 h, Medium: 5 h, Low: up to 200 h with AAA batteries; extended runtimes with the Li-ion pack.
Is the Spot 400 waterproof or suitable for wet conditions?
Yes. Rated IPXPX8: Waterproof-Tested to operate at least 1.1 meters underwater for 30 minutes. If submerged, water may enter the battery compartment and it will still operate; it should be completely dried out after use in wet conditions
Does it have special features like memory mode or lockout?
Yes. It includes Brightness Memory, PowerTap for quick brightness adjustment, red LED night-vision, and a digital lockout to prevent accidental activation.
Headlamp Comparison Chart
 Spot 400 LED Headlamp |  Spot 400-R LED Headlamp |  Rechargeable Battery |  Astro 300 LED Headlamp |  Astro 300-R LED Headlamp |  Storm 450 LED Headlamp |  Storm 500-R LED Headlamp | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Customer Reviews | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Price | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Battery Type | 3x AAA Batteries (Included) | Rechargeable 1500 mAh Li-ion | BD 1500 Rechargeable Battery | 3x AAA Batteries (Included) | Rechargeable 1500 mAh Li-ion | 3x AAA (Included) | Rechargeable 2400 Li-ion |
Headlamp Weight | 86g | 86g | N/A | 75g | 100 g | 140g | 120g |
Headlamp Maximum Lumens | 400 | 400 | N/A | 300 | 300 | 450 | 500 |
Headlamp Burn Time on Max | 2.5 Hours | 4 Hours | N/A | 4 Hours | 6 Hours | 3 Hours | 7 Hours |
Headlamp Water Resistance | IPX8 | IP67 | N/A | IPX4 | IPX 4 | IP67 | IP67 |
Light Path on Max Brightness | 100 meters | 100 meters | N/A | 55 meters | 55 meters | 120 Meters | 120 Meters |
Light Path on Min Brightness | 12 meters | 12 meters | N/A | 8 meters | 8 meters | 12 Meters | 12 Meters |
Recommended Use | Hiking, Running, Work/Safety | Hiking, Running, Work/Safety | Compatible w/ Spot 400 | Camping, Hiking, Emergency | Camping, Hiking, Emergency | Trekking, Mountaineering, Work | Climbing, MTB, Work/Safety |
Standout Features | PowerTap + waterproof | PowerTap + waterproof | Replacement for AAA Batteries | Dual-Fuel + digital lock | Dual-Fuel + digital lock | Waterproof + PowerTap | Waterproof + RGB LEDs |
How to Use Your Black Diamond Headlamp
Merchant VideoWhat is the maximum brightness and beam distance of the Spot 400?
It delivers up to 400 lumens of light and projects a beam up to 100 meters, making it ideal for hiking, climbing, and camping.
What type of batteries does the Spot 400 use?
The Spot 400 comes with 3 AAA batteries included and is also compatible with the Black Diamond 1500 rechargeable Li-ion battery (sold separately).
How long does the battery last at different brightness levels?
Runtime varies by mode: High: 2.5 h, Medium: 5 h, Low: up to 200 h with AAA batteries; extended runtimes with the Li-ion pack.
Is the Spot 400 waterproof or suitable for wet conditions?
Yes. Rated IPXPX8: Waterproof-Tested to operate at least 1.1 meters underwater for 30 minutes. If submerged, water may enter the battery compartment and it will still operate; it should be completely dried out after use in wet conditions
Does it have special features like memory mode or lockout?
Yes. It includes Brightness Memory, PowerTap for quick brightness adjustment, red LED night-vision, and a digital lockout to prevent accidental activation.
Headlamp Comparison Chart
Spot 400 LED Headlamp | Spot 400-R LED Headlamp | Rechargeable Battery | Astro 300 LED Headlamp | Astro 300-R LED Headlamp | Storm 450 LED Headlamp | Storm 500-R LED Headlamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | ||||||
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Price | ||||||
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Battery Type | ||||||
| 3x AAA Batteries (Included) | Rechargeable 1500 mAh Li-ion | BD 1500 Rechargeable Battery | 3x AAA Batteries (Included) | Rechargeable 1500 mAh Li-ion | 3x AAA (Included) | Rechargeable 2400 Li-ion |
| Headlamp Weight | ||||||
| 86g | 86g | N/A | 75g | 100 g | 140g | 120g |
| Headlamp Maximum Lumens | ||||||
| 400 | 400 | N/A | 300 | 300 | 450 | 500 |
| Headlamp Burn Time on Max | ||||||
| 2.5 Hours | 4 Hours | N/A | 4 Hours | 6 Hours | 3 Hours | 7 Hours |
| Headlamp Water Resistance | ||||||
| IPX8 | IP67 | N/A | IPX4 | IPX 4 | IP67 | IP67 |
| Light Path on Max Brightness | ||||||
| 100 meters | 100 meters | N/A | 55 meters | 55 meters | 120 Meters | 120 Meters |
| Light Path on Min Brightness | ||||||
| 12 meters | 12 meters | N/A | 8 meters | 8 meters | 12 Meters | 12 Meters |
| Recommended Use | ||||||
| Hiking, Running, Work/Safety | Hiking, Running, Work/Safety | Compatible w/ Spot 400 | Camping, Hiking, Emergency | Camping, Hiking, Emergency | Trekking, Mountaineering, Work | Climbing, MTB, Work/Safety |
| Standout Features | ||||||
| PowerTap + waterproof | PowerTap + waterproof | Replacement for AAA Batteries | Dual-Fuel + digital lock | Dual-Fuel + digital lock | Waterproof + PowerTap | Waterproof + RGB LEDs |
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