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Black Diamond Spot Headlamp
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
359
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
14
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LED
TYPE
39.37 meters
SIZE
277.83 grams
WEIGHT
Review Analysis - 345 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Features
75red, bright, modes, brightness, headlamp
+93%
-7%
" ... Really like the touch sensitive housing for one touch dimming feature. ... "
" ... It has multiple brightness settings and a red light feature. ... "
" ... The red light is a great feature for not disturbing others in a shelter. ... "
" ... I like the settings and features. ... "
" ... Good brightness adjustments, love the red light. ... "
" ... I love this light. ... "
" ... It’s got so many features. ... "
" ... More than adequately bright on the highest setting, which is the default. ... The different settings available come in handy too. ... "
Ease of Use
41easy to use, controls, settings, figure, button
+78%
-22%
" ... The one button is a little tricky at first but after you get used to it, it is easy to use. ... "
" ... Although the controls are not very user-friendly, especially the touch button ... "
" ... I got it for camping and its so intuitive that I didn't even need to read the instructions about how to use it. ... "
" ... One thing to mention is the controls take a bit to get use to, but once that is down, it is a breeze to use. ... "
" ... like having Surefire on your head, and it’s easy to use. ... "
" ... The controls are a little odd, but once you get it figured out and set-up, it works great. ... "
" ... Easy to use and works great. ... "
" ... Works well, once you figure out how to use it. ... "
Comfort
39head, headband, comfortable to wear, lightweight, bright
+97%
-3%
" ... Comfortable to wear. ... "
" ... It fits nicely and comfortably around my head. ... "
" ... Comfortable on my head, lightweight. ... "
" ... Cons: The headband seems to loosen up when in storage but it's super easy to readjust. ... "
" ... It was a little strange to have to move my head without moving my eyes, but being able to use both hands is definitely worth it. ... "
" ... Can't believe how powerful it is and so lightweight you forget you have it on your head. ... "
" ... It's very comfortable to wear and the variety of settings means it is easy to find an illumination level to fit every occasion. ... "
" ... I would also feel comfortable using this for hiking in the dark. ... "
For Travel
31trip, hiking, backpacking, headlamp, night
+94%
-6%
" ... Can’t wait to take these out for an adventure. ... "
" ... Would have no problem if needing to use hiking out at night. ... "
" ... Whitney hike last year. ... "
" ... Always the brightest light when I’m out camping. ... "
" ... These were used for camping some but mostly were used for readłng and other light duty uses. ... "
" ... This headlamp is really useful for camping. ... "
" ... Great quality and found it essential for our camping trip ... "
" ... It won’t slip off when running and hiking ... "
Price
31money, worth, light, market, headlamp
+90%
-10%
" ... At 300 lumens you can see a good distance in front of you. ... "
" ... Awesome performance for the price! ... "
" ... Excellent headlamp for the price. ... "
" ... These lights are just awesome, especially for the price. ... "
" ... Especially for the price, these lights are terrific. ... "
" ... Great headlamp for the price though! ... "
" ... This light is a steal for the price. ... "
" ... Best I have found for the price. ... "
Battery Life
31battery life, battery, rechargeable, long time, last a long
+65%
-35%
" ... Hope it lasts a long time. ... "
" ... Batteries last a long time. ... Good choice if you do not wish to use rechargeable lithium ion batteries. ... "
" ... I can do any task with the confidence that the headlamp will hold out, also that the battery will last the whole day. ... "
" ... Comes with three AAA duracell batteries. ... "
" ... Hope the battery life is good ... "
" ... Battery life is acceptable and seems to be well built. ... "
" ... Multiple settings to ensure max performance and or battery life. ... "
" ... The headlamp is plenty bright enough that is not usually a problem with headlamps but durability/battery life definitely is. ... "
Controls
29controls, buttons, one button, intuitive, brightness
+55%
-45%
" ... The one button is a little tricky at first but after you get used to it, it is easy to use. ... "
" ... Although the controls are not very user-friendly, especially the touch button ... "
" ... It provides plenty of illumination in both the close up & flood settings plus I love the fact that you can lock the “on” button so the lamp won’t accidentaly get turned on in your pack. ... "
" ... The controls are a little odd, but once you get it figured out and set-up, it works great. ... "
" ... I wish the controls were easier to use in changing power settings, but this is a great light and I’m very happy with it otherwise. ... "
" ... However, with only a single physical button, its operation beyond simple on and off is a bit complicated. ... I do like the fact that you can tap the side of the headlamp (not a physical button) to toggle max brightness. ... "
" ... The max brightness button on the side is also a great feature and time saver, allowing you to switch to the highest setting with just one touch and then with another to return back to your previous setting. ... "
" ... The single switch control is fiddly, but the light is just terrific ... "
Build Quality
27durable, sturdy, built, headlamps, headlamp
+85%
-15%
" ... Solidly built and works well. ... "
" ... Durable construction, great features, reasonable price & provides plenty of illumination, this is my new favorite headlamp! ... "
" ... Very bright and durable! ... "
" ... Cons: The headband seems to loosen up when in storage but it's super easy to readjust. ... "
" ... excellent light hold up through a lot of drops ... "
" ... The hinged angle adjustment allows for fine control of the light path and the top switch feels sturdy. ... "
" ... Use it for night hikes it it pretty sturdy ... "
" ... build quality seems ok, love the interface and settings . ... "
Display Clarity
23brightness, headlamp, led, dim, lensed
+83%
-17%
" ... Also make sure to get the newest model that has an improved 300 lumens brightness. ... "
" ... If you're upgrading this thing is definitely bright. ... "
" ... Brighter than I thought it would be. ... "
" ... It's bright, bright, bright (has different brightness levels). ... "
" ... This thing is freaking bright ... "
" ... Square Lensed LED - max brightness = 470mA, fully dimmed = 14mA. ... Round Diffuse LED - max brightness = 230mA, fully dimmed = 20mA. ... Red diffuse LED - max brightness = 80mA, fully dimmed = 8mA. ... The turndown ratio on the lensed LED is excellent - only 14mA on low vs. 470mA on high. ... "
" ... This headlamp is well built and pretty bright. ... "
" ... I really like the red LED for tasks that require night vision! ... "
Night Photography
23red, bright, night, super bright, night vision
+100%
" ... Good brightness adjustments, love the red light. ... "
" ... That said, it is a bright light when you need it, and dimmable which is useful as well. ... "
" ... I use it primarily for the red light which is great for night photography. ... "
" ... We are both cruising sailors and often sail at night. ... "
" ... This thing is BRIGHT, BRIGHT, BRIGHT at full power but also has a remarkable number of settings to dim it, run in night-vision-saving "red mode" and a strobe option if you'd like to trigger a seizure. ... "
" ... Light is super bright. ... "
" ... Super bright spot light helps me get through the bayou late at night. ... "
" ... The variety of lighting levels is fantastic and the red light option is great for preserving night vision. ... "
Design
21yellow, bright, black diamond spot, headlamp, spot
+86%
-14%
" ... With this lamp I see details better when pointed slightly to the side. ... "
" ... Very bright and durable! ... "
" ... Well designed product. ... "
" ... Although the HL27 is a very nice headlamp, I prefer the black diamond due to the applications in which I use it. ... The small size of this black diamond spot makes it very easy and convenient for me to do that. ... "
" ... This one may be China to, but has way better design. ... "
" ... Top quality and design. ... "
" ... The case and straps all feel very durable. ... "
" ... It's bright, easy enough to use, comfortable, and rugged. ... "
Water Resistance
18water, submerged, rain, meter, hiking
+83%
-17%
" ... Can’t wait to take these out for an adventure. ... "
" ... I like the features the headlamp provides from different light modes, the level of brightest, and being waterproof. ... "
" ... Always the brightest light when I’m out camping. ... "
" ... Nice that it's waterproof ... "
" ... It’s waterproof. ... "
" ... IPX8 waterproofing withstands submersion in up to 1m of water for 30 min is a plus and great for backpacking. ... "
" ... Bright as heck, waterproof and durable. ... "
" ... It won’t slip off when running and hiking ... "
Size
16light, compact, bright, small, size
+100%
" ... Best part is this is much lighter than my last headlamp which is good when carrying around an already heavy backpack. ... "
" ... Nice compact light. ... "
" ... But it's bright and lightweight. ... "
" ... Everything brighter is much bulkier. ... "
" ... Tiny and lightweight. ... "
" ... Still very portable and great to use. ... "
" ... prefect for the small-form headlamp. ... "
" ... The small size is more convenient for me. ... "
Product Reliability
14headlamp, month, years ago, stopped working, headlamps
+64%
-36%
" ... It's seen lots of use and hasn't failed me yet. ... "
" ... I purchased my last headlamp 8 years ago and I wondered recently that tech must’ve gotten better so let me see if I can get better and brighter lights. ... "
" ... How have I lived all these years without this? ... "
" ... I’ve owned a bunch of different headlamps over the years. ... "
" ... Have owned a fair number of headlamps over the years. ... "
" ... My last one lasted 4 years! ... "
" ... It takes a few minutes to learn the operation but is logical in its controls and very powerful and long lasting! ... "
" ... The headlamp was in brand new working condition. ... "
Band
12strap, comfortable, also, straps, headlamp
+83%
-17%
" ... Comfortable to wear. ... "
" ... The elastic band, adjusting mechanism and light itself are all very high quality. ... "
" ... The headlamp is comfortable and it does not fall off like other headlamps I've used in the past. ... "
" ... Comfortable to wear without a top strap like my older headlight. ... "
" ... The strap is comfortable and doesn’t slide around while running. ... "
" ... The case and straps all feel very durable. ... "
" ... Its very bright and the band is comfortable. ... "
" ... The head strap feels comfortable, easy to adjust and once you're satisfied with the fit the head strap stays secured, no slippage. ... "
Marketplace
11price, works, crap, buy, advertised
+73%
-27%
" ... That’s awesome service and Amazon also had the best price out there by $10. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Great product, great price, great seller!!!!!!!! ... "
" ... Will buy again. ... "
" ... Product as described. ... "
" ... Will buy them again. ... "
" ... works as advertised . ... "
" ... Amazon sells some for under $10. ... "
Weight
10weight, little, like, good, bright
+100%
" ... Nice compact light. ... "
" ... Very bright on high, I really like the strap and the light weight of the light. ... "
" ... It’s got a little weight . ... "
" ... I love its different modes and weight. ... "
" ... It's pretty light, good fit, good directional light. ... "
" ... The spotlight is absolutely incredible for such a small light! ... "
" ... I guarantee the little light weight petzi I was thinking about getting could do this. ... "
" ... light is very bright for its size ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 39.37 meters
Weight: 277.83 grams
Display
Type: LED
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