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  2. Black Diamond Spot 400 vs Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid

Black Diamond Spot 400 vs Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid

Black Diamond Spot 400

Black Diamond Spot 400

$59.95
Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid

Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid

kr 999

Quick verdict

Black Diamond Spot 400

$59.95

The better pick if you want:

  • To spend $30 less
  • A lighter option (27 g less)

Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid

kr 999

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (17 vs 8)
SpecsReviewAlternatives5

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 3

Beam distanceLightnessAffordability

Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid· leads in 1

Light output
  • Light output

    400 lm
    500 lm
  • Beam distance

    100 m
    80 m
  • Lightness

    86 gTop 15%
    113 gTop 45%
  • Affordability

    $60Top 20%
    $90Top 45%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Black Diamond Spot 400 vs Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid

Best value in this comparison
Feature
Black Diamond Spot 400$59.95Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybridkr 999

Essentials

$59.95
kr 999
2022
2023
86 g
113 g

Overview

400 lm
500 lm
100 m
80 m
No
No
Front, night vision
Rear
Dual-Fuel: AAA or rechargeable BD 1500, IPX8 waterproof, PowerTap brightness, Brightness memory, Red night-vision mode
Cable built into the headband, Silva Intelligent Light: distance + wide beam, Runs on its battery or 3 × AAA, Rear red safety light, IPX5

Battery

Up to 225 h (6 lm)
—
2.5 h at 400 lm (AAA), 4 h (BD 1500)
3 h at 500 lm
3 × AAA (included) or BD 1500 Li-ion (sold separately)
Li-Po 1.25 Ah hybrid battery, or 3 × AAA
Yes
Yes
Front
Rear
BD 1500 battery: USB
USB-C, 3 h

Build & durability

IPX8
IPX5
86 g
113 g
Yes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Black Diamond Spot 400 vs Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid?

For value comparison: The Black Diamond Spot 400 ($59.95) offers better affordability compared to the Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid ($89.95). 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 Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid?

The Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid is newer: it came out in 2023, and the Black Diamond Spot 400 in 2022.

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Nitecore

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2Nitecore 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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3Petzl 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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