BioLite · Updated August 2026
BioLite Range 500: price, specs & release date
BioLite Range 500, released 2025. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: bioliteenergy.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The BioLite Range 500 is listed at $52.39 on bioliteenergy.com as of 2026-08-28, #2 cheapest of 9 headlamps (median $74.95); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Platinum Deskmark — 86/100 pay-blind standing, #1 of 10 in class.
Verified Aug 28, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Price history
$52.39Is the BioLite Range 500 a good buy?
At $52, the BioLite Range 500 is #2 cheapest of the 9 headlamps we track, where the median is $87.95. On the spec sheet, its max lumens of 500 is below the median of the 10, its max beam distance meters of 100 is below the median of the 10, and its runtime max hrs of 200 is above the median of the 10.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $52.39 — current on record (was $69.95) |
|---|---|
| Brand | BioLite |
| Released | 2025 |
| Max lumens | 500 |
| Max beam distance meters | 100 |
| Runtime max hrs | 200 |
| Weight grams | 75 |
| Battery type | built-in-li-ion |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 1634 |
| Recharge port | usb-c |
| Waterproof rating | IP67 |
| Red light | Yes |
| Reactive lighting | No |
| Beam type | mixed |
Source: bioliteenergy.com (verified 2026-07-11) · corroborated by 1lumen.com. The BioLite official product page (bioliteenergy.com/products/range-500) is titled "BioLite Range 500," confirming the exact model, and its Tech Specs table gives 500 Lm high output, 100m beam distance, 200-hour low / 6-hour high burn time, a 1634 mAh lithium-ion battery, USB-C fast-charge input, IP67 submersible rating, 2.6 oz (75 g) weight, and dedicated Red Flood/Red Strobe plus White Spot and White Flood modes; the page lists MSRP $69.95. The 1Lumen review (1lumen.com/review/biolite-range-500) independently corroborates the same model: "Built in 1,634 mAh lithium polymer," "Weight with battery 75 g," "Specified output 500 lumens High," "Specified beam distance 100 m," "Focusable beam No," IP67, USB-C charging, and dedicated red LEDs — confirming the battery is built-in (non-removable) and the lamp is a mixed spot/flood, non-reactive design. Neither page mentions an ambient-light sensor, so reactiveLighting is false.
Is the BioLite Range 500 worth it vs cheaper headlamps?
BioLite Range 500 against its closest cheaper and pricier headlamps on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 9 ranked
| Product | Price | Max lumens | Max beam distance meters | Runtime max hrs | Weight grams | Battery type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BioLite Range 500 this | $52.39 | 500 | 100 | 200 | 75 | built-in-li-ion |
| Ledlenser HF6R Core | $41.95 | 800 | 160 | 60 | 126 | built-in-li-ion |
| Fenix HM50R V2.0 | $59.95 | 700 | 115 | 42 | 78 | hybrid |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the BioLite Range 500 cost?
The BioLite Range 500 has a US price of $52.39, as of 2026-08-28.
How does the BioLite Range 500 compare on price?
At $52, the BioLite Range 500 is #2 cheapest of the 9 headlamps we track, where the median is $87.95.
Has the BioLite Range 500's price dropped?
Yes — since 2026-07-25 the BioLite Range 500 has fallen 25.1%, from $69.95 to $52.39.
What is the lowest price the BioLite Range 500 has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the BioLite Range 500 is $52.39 on 2026-08-28 — which is its current price.
Is now a good time to buy the BioLite Range 500?
At $52.39, the BioLite Range 500 is at the lowest price we have recorded since 2026-07-25.
When was the BioLite Range 500 released?
The BioLite Range 500 was released 2025.
What are the BioLite Range 500's key specs?
BioLite Range 500 (BioLite): maxLumens 500, maxBeamDistanceMeters 100, runtimeMaxHrs 200, weightGrams 75, batteryType built-in-li-ion. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-11.
Price of record: $52.39 at bioliteenergy.com, 2026-08-28. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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