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  1. Headlamp
  2. Black Diamond Spot 400 vs Nitecore NU43

Black Diamond Spot 400 vs Nitecore NU43

Black Diamond Spot 400

Black Diamond Spot 400

$59.95
Nitecore NU43

Nitecore NU43

$59.95

Quick verdict

Black Diamond Spot 400

$59.95

The better pick if you want:

  • A lighter option (30 g less)

Nitecore NU43

$59.95

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

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Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 10 products in Headlamp on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Black Diamond Spot 400· leads in 1

Lightness

Nitecore NU43· leads in 2

Light outputBeam distance

Tied

Affordability
  • Light output

    400 lm
    1400 lmTop 25%
  • Beam distance

    100 m
    130 m
  • Lightness

    86 gTop 15%
    116 g
  • Affordability

    $60Top 20%
    $60Top 20%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Black Diamond Spot 400 vs Nitecore NU43

Best value in this comparison
Feature
Black Diamond Spot 400$59.95Nitecore NU43$59.95

Essentials

$59.95
$59.95
2022
November 28, 2022
86 g
116 g

Overview

400 lm
1400 lm
100 m
130 m
No
No
Front, night vision
Front
Dual-Fuel: AAA or rechargeable BD 1500, IPX8 waterproof, PowerTap brightness, Brightness memory, Red night-vision mode
1400 lumens for 116 g, Up to 165 h, IP68, Red light, Four-level battery indicator

Battery

Up to 225 h (6 lm)
Up to 165 h (8 lm)
2.5 h at 400 lm (AAA), 4 h (BD 1500)
—
3 × AAA (included) or BD 1500 Li-ion (sold separately)
Li-ion 3400 mAh (18650), built-in
Yes
No
Front
Front
BD 1500 battery: USB
USB-C, 2 h

Build & durability

IPX8
IP68
86 g
116 g
Yes
Yes
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Which offers better value: Black Diamond Spot 400 vs Nitecore NU43?

For value comparison: The Black Diamond Spot 400 ($59.95) provides premium features compared to the Nitecore NU43 ($59.95). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Black Diamond Spot 400 or the Nitecore NU43?

Both came out in 2022.

Looking for alternatives to Black Diamond Spot 400?

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1Nitecore NU25 MCT UL
Nitecore NU25 MCT UL

Nitecore

$36.95−$23Score 0−8

Better than Black Diamond Spot 400 at:

  • To spend $23 less
  • A lighter option (39 g less)
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2Petzl ACTIK CORE
Petzl ACTIK CORE

Petzl

$87.95+$28Score 17+9

Better than Black Diamond Spot 400 at:

  • A higher overall score (17 vs 8)
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3Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid
Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid

Silva

$89.95+$30Score 17+9

Better than Black Diamond Spot 400 at:

  • A higher overall score (17 vs 8)
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