Two headlamps worth lining up side by side. The Distance LT 1100 takes a modest overall edge, led by brightness, but the HeadLamp 800 Pro has its own case.
| Black Diamond Distance LT 1100 | BioLite HeadLamp 800 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 70✓ | 63 |
| Max lumens | 1100 lm✓ | 800 lm |
| Weight | 3.8 oz✓ | 5.3 oz |
| Beam distance | 125 m | 135 m✓ |
| Max runtime | 120 h | 150 h |
| Price | $150 | $120✓ |
| Battery | Rechargeable | Rechargeable |
| Water rating | IP67 | n/s |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Distance LT 1100 in blue, HeadLamp 800 Pro in amber. A blank spec is never counted as a win. Runtime is shown for context and is not scored, since makers publish it at different brightness levels. GearScore is the overall rating (0 to 100); re-weight it on the full headlamp comparison. Prices are current MSRP.
The Black Diamond Distance LT 1100 and BioLite HeadLamp 800 Pro take different routes to the same job. The Distance LT 1100 wins on brightness and low weight, and the HeadLamp 800 Pro pushes back on longer throw and price.
The Distance LT 1100 is brighter (1100 vs 800 lm) and 42 g lighter. The HeadLamp 800 Pro is a longer beam (135 vs 125 m) and $30 cheaper. On the default GearScore the Distance LT 1100 leads 70 to 63.
Pick the Distance LT 1100 if you care most about brightness and low weight, which makes it the better call for your priorities. Pick the HeadLamp 800 Pro if longer throw and price matter more to you, or you are focused on your priorities.
The Black Diamond Distance LT 1100. It is brighter (1100 vs 800 lm) than the HeadLamp 800 Pro.
The Black Diamond Distance LT 1100. It is 42 g lighter than the HeadLamp 800 Pro.
The Black Diamond Distance LT 1100, 70 to 63 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Distance LT 1100 for brightness, or the HeadLamp 800 Pro for longer throw. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.