Ease of Use

Black Diamond’s Sprinter Headlamp gives you a lot of lighting, providing an LED light that can go up to 130 lumens, which is very bright. You’ll also get to see with a lot of distance when you run in the dark, so you’ll be aware of what is coming up. Plus, you’ll be able to switch between modes easily with this lamp and get it set to the brightness you need. We wish the power button was more convenient to use, but that’s our only significant criticism.

Features

Black Diamond’s Sprinter Headlamp has a battery that is comprised of lithium polymer and is designed to be rechargeable using a USB cord. You get an extra USB cord with your purchase to help you recharge your light. Also, you’ll get a running light that offers plenty of excellent settings that are easy to use so you can adjust your brightness with ease. We also like the fact this light is very waterproof because it won’t fail you if you run into rain.

Durability

Black Diamond’s Sprinter Headlamp features a design that can handle the worst incremental weather conditions with ease. That means this lamp won’t fail you if it starts to rain or even if you run into sleet and hail. With that much durability and reliability, you’ll be able to use this lamp for night runs for a long time, and you won’t need to worry about the weather bothering your running light.

Value

Black Diamond’s Sprinter Headlamp is priced more on the expensive side of things, but we still think it is a great running light. With all of its durability, it can withstand all types of weather conditions and still perform reliably—and that’s one reason why it costs a bit more than some other product options on our list. You’ll have it for a long time before you’ll need to worry about replacing it, which can save you quite a bit of money in the long run.

Ease of Use

Princeton’s Tech Remix Headlamp is designed with an easy to use on and off button, which we really appreciate because that makes the light easy to start up when you need it. We feel the switches for the different lighting modes could be a bit easier to use, but that’s our only criticism here. You get plenty of versatility and reliable running light that can give you up to 150 hours of battery life. All of that means we feel this is a solid product.

Features

Princeton’s Tech Remix Headlamp offers you a lot of great features that help explain why this light is so popular with runners. Not only do you get an extra-long battery life, but you also get a light that can go up to 100 lumens, which is very bright. The running light can light up the trails for up to 70 meters so you’ll be able to see effectively and stay safe. You’ll get an Ultrabright LED mode, too, which can help if you need wide-angle lighting on your runs.

Durability

Princeton’s Tech Remix Headlamp doesn’t come with a lot of weather protection like our previous model option, but it does offer you a lot of durability in its design. It features high-quality components that are built to last and stay reliable for a long period of time. Also, the battery life of this product is amazing, because it can last up to 150 hours. With that kind of reliability, this is a long-lasting product.

Value

Princeton’s Tech Remix Headlamp is priced affordably, meaning it is a nice option for runners that are shopping on a budget. It isn’t designed to give you a lot of weather protection, but the running light is still very durable when you look at its design and electronic components. Plus, we really like the extra-long battery life you’ll get with this product.

Ease of Use

Petzl’s Nao 575 Lumens is made with a durable, simple design that makes it very easy to use. Not only is it comfortable and made to stay on your head, but it also gives you a reactive lighting technology advantage that you can customize yourself with software. That way, you don’t even need to worry about touching switches while you are running and on-the-go—the light will just adjust for you, making things extremely easy while you are on your runs.

Features

Petzl’s Nao 575 Lumens offers several features that make it a high-quality lamp. We really like the fact it has customizable software so that you can make the reactive lighting technology this running light offers to suit your needs. Also, you’ll get a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery pack that you can use a USB cable to recharge. We feel it takes some time to recharge this lamp, but other than that, the rest of the product is sound. It stays very stable and comfortable on your head while you are running, which is also a nice bonus.

Durability

Petzl’s Nao 575 Lumens is a very durable product that is designed with a lot of great technology. You’ll get a long-lasting design and a good battery life, which will provide you with a lot of reliable performance and lighting. Plus, since this running light uses reactive technology to adjust its brightness, and you can program it to suit your needs, you’ll be able to save on battery life when you need to.

Value

Petzl’s Nao 575 Lumens runs on the expensive end of the spectrum, but much of that has to do with the fact this light offers reactive lighting technology and comes with software that allows you to customize this feature. The reactive lighting is a feature worth considering if you can afford this light because it makes running very easy when you don’t need to touch the light. Also, this running light comes with a lot of durability in the design, so you’ll get a lot of use out of it.

Ease of Use

Streamlight’s 61400 Enduro is very easy to use, and we absolutely love that about the design of this product. It is so lightweight you’ll hardly feel like it is even on you, and you’ll be able to switch it with ease. Nothing about it is hard to use or access, and it has a lot of simplicity in its design that you’ll love. Plus, it is very durable and you’ll be able to get plenty of use out of this great product.

Features

Streamlight’s 61400 Enduro comes with a lot of great features that help make this a very durable running light. First, the light is waterproof, and it also comes with an ABS case that is impact resistant. The lens on the light is polycarbonate and unbreakable, so all of these materials help make this one high-quality, durable light design for runners. You’ll also get a nice, bright LED bulb that you can adjust to make very bright, or less bright depending on what you need. While we wish the battery life was longer, other than that, we really like this product’s design.

Durability

Streamlight’s 61400 Enduro is designed with a lot of durability in the product. It is a fully waterproof light, which means you can use this lamp easily in the worst incremental conditions and you know it will still get you through your runs. With that level of durability in it, you won’t need to worry about running into rain while you are on the go. You’ll get plenty of use out of this long-lasting running light.

Value

Streamlight’s 61400 Enduro comes with an affordable price tag, which makes this a nice product option if you need to save a bit of money with your purchase. We love the low-price on this very durable product. This running light is very waterproof and will get you through the worst weather conditions with reliability. That makes it very durable, and you’ll be able to use it for a long time.

Ease of Use

LED’s Headlamp Yalumi is easy to use and doesn’t take a lot of work to figure out. You’ll get a nice, adjustable headband with this light so that you can make it fit well and easily, and the light is also very lightweight so you’ll hardly notice it is on. You can also tilt the light at different angles easily, and you can use a feature known as lock mode so that the lamp won’t turn on and drain the battery when you are storing it in a backpack.

Features

LED’s Headlamp Yalumi offers a lightweight design with an adjustable headband that makes this a comfortable product to wear. You’ll also get 187 hours of battery life when in economy mode, and if you want the light to be very bright, the lamp will last for 95 hours. You’ll also get 3 AAA batteries with this light when you purchase the product. It is water resistant and quite durable, and also gives you plenty of illumination so you can see the trails easily at night.

Durability

LED’s Headlamp Yalumi is designed with a lot of high-quality materials that help make this a very durable product. The lamp is made to be water resistant, so you can still use it even if you wind up getting caught in an unexpected downpour at night. Also, the running light will light up your path for up to 90 meters and become very bright, and with such reliable performance you know you can count on this product. You’ll get a lightweight design and a lot of use out of this product.

Value

LED’s Headlamp Yalumi won’t cost you too much since it has an inexpensive price on it, and it offers a lot considering the overall cost. The water resistance built into the light means the light will give you reliable performance even if you get caught outside in the rain at night. Also, the running light is very bright, lightweight, and comfortable, and all of that makes it worth the price.

Ease of Use

Black Diamond’s Storm Head Lamp is designed to be very easy to use, and you can adjust it quickly for brightness even while you are running on the trails. To adjust this lamp, you simply tap the side of it. This lamp comes with touch-sensitive technology, and that makes it very simple to adjust since you won’t have to search around for a button or switch while you are busy running. Also, it is simple to change the light modes as well, which makes this a nice product.

Features

Black Diamond’s Storm Head Lamp comes with a lot of great features that make it a unique light, and an effective product to light up the trails while you run. First, it is totally waterproof, which makes it durable, and dustproof. So, you’ll get plenty of reliability with it. It can also go up to 160 lumens, making it very bright light. To adjust this light, you simply use the touch-sensitive features, making this light easy to use while you are on the go.

Durability

Black Diamond’s Storm Head Lamp is a very durable option in running lights and has a lot of great materials packed into the design. First, this light is fully waterproof, which means that even if you get caught up in an unexpected rain shower at night, your lamp will work and help get you home. Also, the light is dustproof by design, and that means that the dirt you kick up as you run won’t impact the light’s overall reliability. With all of that, you’ll get a very durable product.

Value

Black Diamond’s Storm Head Lamp is priced affordably, and that makes it a nice product to consider if you are trying to save a bit of money with your purchase. You’ll get a very easy-to-use lamp that is touch-sensitive so you can adjust it quickly while you run. It is also very comfortable and designed to be both waterproof and dustproof. That means the product is very durable and long-lasting and will save you money over time.

Ease of Use

Fenix’s HL30 is very easy to use over-all and has a nice dual-button switch design that won’t give you too much trouble while you are already on the go. The light can go up to 230 lumens of brightness, but you can easily adjust it with its accessible switch to the mode and brightness level that you want. You’ll also get a red light option when you are running which helps give you better night vision when you need it. Overall, we like the simplicity of this product’s design.

Features

Fenix’s HL30 is made with a lot of great features that make it a nice light for trail running. First, you’ll get 230 lumens so you’ll be able to see well, and the lighting power offers a lot of clarity of vision. If you happen to wind up with any problems seeing clearly, you can switch the light into its red light mode to help you see better at night. Also, you’ll get a nice dual-button switch that is easy to find and simple to use whenever you need to switch the brightness or the mode of the light.

Durability

Fenix’s HL30 is comprised out of some high-quality materials that help make this a durable lamp. The lamp is made of high-quality aluminum and performance plastic, so it is very lightweight but also designed to be long-lasting and handle abuse or mishaps with ease. This running light can hold itself together well even when dropped or kicked, and that makes it strong. We like the level of durability you’ll get with this lamp.

Value

Fenix’s HL30 comes with an inexpensive price tag, and that makes this a nice choice if you are trying to save a bit of money when you purchase your running light. With this light, you’ll get great performance, an easy to use switch and button system, and a lot of brightness with its 230 lumens. Plus, you’ll also get plenty of durability and reliability with the performance, since this running light is built to last. So, you won’t need to worry about replacing it any time soon, and you’ll be able to use it for a long time, saving you money in the long run.

Ease of Use

Petzl’s TIKKA R gives you a nice, easy to use unit because of its reactive lighting features. We like that the light has ample amounts of brightness at 170 lumens, so you’ll get plenty of great visibility while you are on the go. Since you won’t need to touch the lamp to adjust it and the lamp self-adjusts to meet the lighting you need and want, you’ll get plenty of effective use and visibility without ever having to touch the lamp to adjust it while you run. Plus, the band on this product is very comfortable and easy to wash, making it very easy to maintain.

Features

Petzl’s TIKKA R gives you a lot of nice features in a well-designed lamp. First, the lamp has an automatic adjustment feature that makes it burn for longer since its reactive technology means it will automatically adjust to the light you see on the trails. Since the running light goes up to 170 lumens, it does have a strong output to light up the trails as you run. Also, if you prefer to not use the reactive lighting, you can adjust the lamp to stay stable at all points as well.

Durability

Petzl’s TIKKA R brings you a lot of durability in its design. It has a very nice headband that is designed to hold the light still and stable so it won’t fall off. However, even if the running light does fall, it is strong enough to handle all types of abuse and mishaps, like an accidental kick or drop. The unit will work reliably no matter how much it has to handle, and that means you’ll get plenty of long-lasting use out of this product.

Value

Petzl’s TIKKA R comes with an affordable price tag considering the fact that this lamp has a reactive lighting feature designed into it, which usually raises the price much higher than what this product is priced at. Also, the design of the running light will give you a lot of reliable lighting power, and brightness up to 170 lumens. You’ll also get a very durable design here, and a lamp that can handle all types of mishaps and accidents on the trails.

Ease of Use

Coast’s HL7 Focusing 285 Lumen LED Headlamp is very easy to use and has a nice design. The controls are very easy to access while you are on the go, and we really like that about this product. You can vary up the brightness with ease on this lamp, and take it all the way up to 285 lumens when you really need to see. Also, this lamp can light the way at a lot of distance, and you can also easily adjust the modes on the running light.

Features

Coast’s HL7 Focusing 285 Lumen LED Headlamp comes with a lot of great features that make it a great light to help you out on your runs. You can use a wide flood beam or a spot beam depending on what visibility range you are going for. Also, you can vary up the light’s brightness with ease, and adjust the light into different modes as you see fit. You’ll get a running light that is also weather resistant and impact resistant, which is great and enhances the light’s durability. The only thing we don’t like is that the battery life could be longer since you will only get between 1.5 hours to 70 hours depending on how bright you set the light.

Durability

Coast’s HL7 Focusing 285 Lumen LED Headlamp is designed with durability and can handle all kinds of mishaps on the trails. This running light comes with weather resistant technology so it can handle dust as well as water and still keep operating, giving you a lot of reliability even if you run into a surprise rainstorm while you run. Also, this lamp features impact resistant technology, meaning that even if you drop it or kick it, or something else happens, the lamp will still work just fine. With that kind of durability, this is a great product.

Value

Coast’s HL7 Focusing 285 Lumen LED Headlamp comes with an inexpensive price tag, which means it won’t drain your bank account. If you are shopping on a budget, this is a good product to consider. It is very weather resistant and also comes with impact-resistant technology, so even if you have some kind of accident with it, it will still work. With that kind of reliability, you’ll get plenty of use out of this bright running light.

Ease of Use

Yalumi’s LED Headlamp Spark Professional comes with an easy to use design that we like, but we do have one suggestion for improvement. While it is easy to access the buttons and modes to change the light options, the light itself makes you go through the entire mode menu before you can turn it off. We wish that was a bit easier to use, but other than that, you shouldn’t have too much of an issue using the running light overall.

Features

Yalumi’s LED Headlamp Spark Professional comes with a lot of great features for its low price. You’ll get 120 lumens of output and a setting on wide beam, which delivers the full 120 lumens, or a spot beam, which will deliver 90 lumens of power. Also, the headband is adjustable and designed to be quite comfortable and stable, so it won’t rub or bounce around on your head. You can also easily tilt the angle on your light wherever you need to see better.

Durability

Yalumi’s LED Headlamp Spark Professional comes with a durable design that offers you a lot of protection in this running light. You’ll get a light that is weather resistant, so it can withstand an accidental, unexpected rain shower as you run, or a lot of dust and still give you effective and reliable performance. Plus, even if you drop it, the light will still work, and it is quite strong by design. Since it is so long-lasting, it is a nice product option.

Value

Yalumi’s LED Headlamp Spark Professional comes with an affordable price that makes it a nice product if you are shopping on a budget. You’ll get a lightweight, well-designed lamp that can light your way with ease as you run at night. Also, the lamp has a lot of built-in durability with it and features weather-resistant technology so it will remain reliable even if there is a lot of rain. So, the running light will last you for a long time.