How to Use Your Black Diamond Headlamp
Merchant VideoWhat is the maximum brightness and beam distance of the Spot 400-R?
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-R use?
The Spot 400 comes with the BD 1500 Li-ion rechargeable battery that’s charged by a micro USB cord that's also included.
How long does the battery last at different brightness levels?
Runtime varies by mode: High: 4 hours, Medium: 8 hours, Low: up to 225 hours.
Is the Spot 400-R waterproof or suitable for wet conditions?
Yes. Rated IPX67: Waterproof-Tested to operate at least 1.0 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-R LED Headlamp |  Spot 400 LED Headlamp |  Astro 300 LED Headlamp |  Astro 300-R LED Headlamp |  Cosmo 350 LED Headlamp |  Storm 450 LED Headlamp |  Storm 500-R LED Headlamp | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Customer Reviews | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Price | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Battery Type | Rechargeable 1500 mAh Li-ion | 3x AAA Batteries (Included) | 3x AAA Batteries (Included) | Rechargeable 1500 mAh Li-ion | 3x AAA (Included) | 3x AAA (Included) | Rechargeable 2400 Li-ion |
Headlamp Weight | 86g | 86g | 75g | 100 g | 79g | 140g | 120g |
Headlamp Maximum Lumens | 400 | 400 | 300 | 300 | 350 | 450 | 500 |
Headlamp Burn Time on Max | 4 Hours | 2.5 Hours | 4 Hours | 6 Hours | 3 Hours | 3 Hours | 7 Hours |
Headlamp Water Resistance | IP67 | IPX8 | IPX4 | IPX 4 | IPX8 | IP67 | IP67 |
Light Path on Max Brightness | 100 meters | 100 meters | 55 meters | 55 meters | 64 meters | 120 Meters | 120 Meters |
Light Path on Min Brightness | 12 meters | 12 meters | 8 meters | 8 meters | 10 meters | 12 Meters | 12 Meters |
Recommended Use | Hiking, Running, Work/Safety | Hiking, Running, Work/Safety | Camping, Hiking, Emergency | Camping, Hiking, Emergency | Camping, Hiking, Running | Trekking, Mountaineering, Work | Climbing, MTB, Work/Safety |
Standout Features | PowerTap + waterproof | PowerTap + waterproof | Dual-Fuel + digital lock | Dual-Fuel + digital lock | Red night vision + dual fuel | 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-R?
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-R use?
The Spot 400 comes with the BD 1500 Li-ion rechargeable battery that’s charged by a micro USB cord that's also included.
How long does the battery last at different brightness levels?
Runtime varies by mode: High: 4 hours, Medium: 8 hours, Low: up to 225 hours.
Is the Spot 400-R waterproof or suitable for wet conditions?
Yes. Rated IPX67: Waterproof-Tested to operate at least 1.0 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-R LED Headlamp | Spot 400 LED Headlamp | Astro 300 LED Headlamp | Astro 300-R LED Headlamp | Cosmo 350 LED Headlamp | Storm 450 LED Headlamp | Storm 500-R LED Headlamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | ||||||
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Price | ||||||
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Battery Type | ||||||
| Rechargeable 1500 mAh Li-ion | 3x AAA Batteries (Included) | 3x AAA Batteries (Included) | Rechargeable 1500 mAh Li-ion | 3x AAA (Included) | 3x AAA (Included) | Rechargeable 2400 Li-ion |
| Headlamp Weight | ||||||
| 86g | 86g | 75g | 100 g | 79g | 140g | 120g |
| Headlamp Maximum Lumens | ||||||
| 400 | 400 | 300 | 300 | 350 | 450 | 500 |
| Headlamp Burn Time on Max | ||||||
| 4 Hours | 2.5 Hours | 4 Hours | 6 Hours | 3 Hours | 3 Hours | 7 Hours |
| Headlamp Water Resistance | ||||||
| IP67 | IPX8 | IPX4 | IPX 4 | IPX8 | IP67 | IP67 |
| Light Path on Max Brightness | ||||||
| 100 meters | 100 meters | 55 meters | 55 meters | 64 meters | 120 Meters | 120 Meters |
| Light Path on Min Brightness | ||||||
| 12 meters | 12 meters | 8 meters | 8 meters | 10 meters | 12 Meters | 12 Meters |
| Recommended Use | ||||||
| Hiking, Running, Work/Safety | Hiking, Running, Work/Safety | Camping, Hiking, Emergency | Camping, Hiking, Emergency | Camping, Hiking, Running | Trekking, Mountaineering, Work | Climbing, MTB, Work/Safety |
| Standout Features | ||||||
| PowerTap + waterproof | PowerTap + waterproof | Dual-Fuel + digital lock | Dual-Fuel + digital lock | Red night vision + dual fuel | Waterproof + PowerTap | Waterproof + RGB LEDs |
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