Black Diamond Spot 325 vs Petzl Tikkina 250 - Where are the differences?

Let's take a closer look at the differences between the Black Diamond Spot 325* and Petzl Tikkina 250* headlamps.

Luminosity and luminous range

You can find the specification of lumens on as good again good flashlight. With 325 Lumen the Black Diamond Spot 325 offers more so the Petzl Tikkina 250 which can do maximum 250 Lumen. The more lumens a flashlight offers, the brighter it can shine.

Thus, more lumens means a higher maximum luminosity. Thus, the Black Diamond Spot 325* beats the Petzl Tikkina 250 for maximum luminosity. Outdoors, more brightness is often handy. When running in the city, this can sometimes be disadvantageous, since the brightness can also dazzle.

With up to 80 m, the Black Diamond Spot 325* outshines the Petzl Tikkina 250 in luminous range. The latter has a maximum luminous range of up to 60 m.

The values here come from information and tests of the manufacturers. With unknown dealers, also called China dealers, the data can often not be correct.

The focus of the light cone cannot be freely adjusted in either model. Partially, however, the focus changes with the different fixed light levels.

The luminous intensity is freely dimmable only for the Black Diamond Spot 325. However, the luminosity can also vary by the different levels.

Red light and further light colors

Unlike the Petzl Tikkina 250, the Black Diamond Spot 325* offers red light. The red light is used for night vision among other things to see better. Also to not be seen by wildlife or when fishing and not to scare off is the red light advantageous.

Besides red and white, some models offer other colors. These are usually for better night vision as well. The Black Diamond Spot 325 and Petzl Tikkina 250 both have no other colors.

Batterie und Akkulaufzeit

Both lamps are powered by 3 x AAA batteries. With a maximum burn time of Black Diamond Spot 325, the headlamp is ahead of the Petzl Tikkina 250. The latter can shine for a maximum of 120,0 hours. The maximum operating time is always specified at the lowest power.

For many headlamps there are also special rechargeable batteries from the manufacturer to use the lamps longer. However, normal rechargeable batteries can also be used.

Which headlamp is lighter?

Especially when hiking or climbing, ballast is undesirable. But also when running a lighter lamp is of course more comfortable. The difference in weight is only 5 grams, which is small. The Petzl Tikkina 250* weighs slightly less at 81 g. The weight of the Black Diamond Spot 325 is 86 g.

Which lamp is weatherproof?

The headlamps from the comparison both have IP certification. The Black Diamond Spot 325 is certified with IPX8. The Petzl Tikkina 250 is certified with IPX4. Thus there is a difference at the point. The first digit stands for protection against dust and dirt. If there is an X in this position, this is not rated. The maximum possible value is 6. The second digit stands for protection against water and moisture. Here the maximum is 9.