Black Diamond Spot 400: versatile trail and ultra headlamp
When trails begin before sunrise or a race continues after dusk, a reliable headlamp matters. The Black Diamond Spot 400 provides a maximum 400-lumen white beam, red night-vision mode and IPX8 water resistance in a compact, dual-fuel design. The manufacturer confirms it can run on three AAA batteries (included) or a separately purchased BD 1500 rechargeable battery.
At a glance
- Maximum output: 400 lumens; medium 200 lumens; low 6 lumens
- Beam distance: up to 100 m on high in manufacturer test conditions
- Ingress rating: IPX8; dry the battery compartment thoroughly after immersion
- Power: three AAA batteries or optional compatible BD 1500 battery
- Weight: 86 g with AAA batteries or 72 g with BD 1500, per manufacturer
- Modes: white proximity and distance lighting, dimming, strobe, red night vision, digital lock and brightness memory
Best for
Runners doing pre-dawn trail training, night sections of trail races, camping and hiking, especially those who value replaceable batteries. Red illumination can help preserve some night adaptation around camps and aid stations.
Limitations and buying advice
- This is the Spot 400, not the Spot 400-R with its built-in rechargeable power system. Confirm the exact model on the seller's page.
- Maximum-output runtime is much shorter than low-mode runtime. Plan power around your race duration and the light level actually needed.
- IPX8 is not permission to use the headlamp for diving or a guarantee against all water damage.
- For technical descents or long night ultras, test beam coverage, comfort, spare power and the event's mandatory kit requirements.
- The compatible BD 1500 rechargeable battery is sold separately; check exactly what the retailer includes.
Buying across Asia
The supplier list now points to exact-model pages in Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia, an imported Indonesia listing and a clearly labelled Shopee Indonesia model search. The Shopee link is an affiliate search, not a verified seller or stock guarantee. Compare model code, shipping country, returns, colour and availability before buying.
Editorial disclosure: Researched from Black Diamond's official Spot 400 specifications and regional seller pages, checked 12 October 2026. ARC has not tested the headlamp firsthand.
