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Black Diamond Spot 400-R vs Ledlenser HF6R Core

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ledlenser HF6R Core is cheaper at $77.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Black Diamond Spot 400-R or Ledlenser HF6R Core?

The Ledlenser HF6R Core wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Ledlenser HF6R Core is the cheaper at $77.95. The Ledlenser HF6R Core both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Key specs, head to head

The numbers that decide it, drawn to scale — longer bar wins, the accent bar is the stronger figure.

Battery capacity (mAh)
Black Diamond Spot 400-R 1500
Ledlenser HF6R Core 2000

Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Black Diamond Spot 400-R Ledlenser HF6R Core
US price $79.95 $77.95
BrandBlack DiamondLedlenser
Released
Max lumens 400 800
Max beam distance meters 100 160
Runtime max hrs 225 60
Weight grams 86 126
Battery type built-in-li-ion built-in-li-ion
Battery capacity (mAh) 1500 2000
Recharge port micro-usb magnetic
Waterproof rating IP67 IP68
Red light Yes Yes
Reactive lighting No No
Beam type mixed adjustable-focus

Sources — Black Diamond Spot 400-R: blackdiamondequipment.com (verified 2026-07-11). Ledlenser HF6R Core: ledlenserusa.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Black Diamond Spot 400-R and Ledlenser HF6R Core?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (8 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Max lumens: Black Diamond Spot 400-R 400 vs Ledlenser HF6R Core 800
  • Max beam distance meters: Black Diamond Spot 400-R 100 vs Ledlenser HF6R Core 160
  • Runtime max hrs: Black Diamond Spot 400-R 225 vs Ledlenser HF6R Core 60
  • Weight grams: Black Diamond Spot 400-R 86 vs Ledlenser HF6R Core 126
  • Battery capacity (mAh): Black Diamond Spot 400-R 1500 vs Ledlenser HF6R Core 2000
  • Recharge port: Black Diamond Spot 400-R micro-usb vs Ledlenser HF6R Core magnetic
  • Waterproof rating: Black Diamond Spot 400-R IP67 vs Ledlenser HF6R Core IP68
  • Beam type: Black Diamond Spot 400-R mixed vs Ledlenser HF6R Core adjustable-focus

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