Headlamp Reviews: Compare Six Models for Different Uses

• Manufacturer lists 400 lumens and a 100 m maximum beam distance.
• Its dual-fuel design accepts three AAA batteries or a BD 1500 rechargeable battery.

Drawback: The rechargeable BD 1500 battery is sold separately.

• Petzl specifies up to 625 lumens.
• HYBRID CONCEPT supports the included CORE battery or three AAA/LR03 batteries.

Drawback: Its wide-and-focused mixed beam and battery choice add more decisions than a basic lamp.

• Black Diamond rates the sealed housing IP67 for dust and water protection.
• The rechargeable model lists 500 lumens and red, green and blue night-vision modes.

Drawback: It relies on its included rechargeable battery rather than a standard-cell fallback.

• Silva lists 1200 lumens and a 36 Wh M battery in this package.
• The Free system has integrated headband cables and interchangeable lamp units and batteries.

Drawback: Its separate rear battery and extension cable make the setup less compact than a single-body lamp.

• The compact lamp provides up to 300 lumens.
• It runs on three AAA cells or the separately available BD 1500 rechargeable battery.

Drawback: The listed IPX4 protection is below the more rugged options in this roundup.

• Petzl lists a wide, uniform beam for nearby tasks and 450 lumens maximum.
• The included CORE battery can be swapped for three AAA/LR03 batteries.

Drawback: Its wide beam is intended for nearby visibility rather than the longer reach of a focused mixed beam.