BioLite HeadLamp 750
Published · Researched 2026-09-21
Identifier: BioLite HeadLamp 750 (SKU HPC0101; colors Midnight Grey, Moss Green). | Lineup note: BioLite's former flagship headlamp — 750-lm burst, 3D SlimFit, Run Forever pass-through. Lifecycle note: still listed at dealers but showing not-in-stock at several retailers as of 2026-09-20; treat as late-lifecycle/possibly legacy. Do not confuse with the catalog's BioLite HeadLamp 800 Pro.
All prices and spec claims dated 2026-09-20.
Lineup & lineage (2023–2026)
Launched October 2020 as BioLite's pro-line headlamp. Unchanged through 2023–2026: 750-lm 30-second burst, 500-lm constant high, 3000 mAh, micro-USB, IPX4. The HeadLamp 800 Pro (a separate catalog entry) is the newer slim-line model; the 750 remains the full-featured pro option while stock lasts.
Overview
A 150 g rechargeable headlamp built around BioLite's 3D SlimFit construction — the battery and electronics sit flush across the forehead for a no-bounce fit (reviewers measured 66% of weight resting at the back of the head). Eight lighting modes including a 30-second 750-lm burst, constant-brightness mode, regulated auto-dimming mode, and Run Forever pass-through charging.
Complete specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Max output | 750 lm (30-s burst) |
| High | 500 lm — Constant mode 2 h; Regulated mode 7 h |
| Low | Regulated low up to 150 h; reserve 8 h |
| Max distance | 130 m / 426 ft |
| Weight | 150 g / 5.3 oz (measured 5.3 oz by Trailspace) |
| Battery | 3000 mAh Li-ion, micro-USB (3 h recharge) |
| Water resistance | IPX4 (Trailspace 2-h garden-hose mist test: passed) |
| Modes | 8: white spot + dimming, white strobe, red flood + dimming, red rear flood + dimming, red rear strobe |
| Features | Constant mode; Run Forever pass-through; 4-dot battery indicator (rear); digital lock; reflective logo; recycled materials |
| Operating temp | -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C) |
Prices (2026-09-20)
- MSRP: $99.95 (locally.com dealer listings).
- Some dealers show not-in-stock; Alpine Start Outfitters (CA) listed $95.96 (reg $119.95).
Box contents / warranty / support & parts
- Headlamp, 1 m "Run Forever" micro-USB cable, instruction sheet, Before-First-Use card. No wall charger.
- Environmentally friendly all-paper packaging.
- BioLite warranty: 1 year (standard BioLite terms — confirm current policy at purchase).
Community verdict
Trail & Kale awarded it an Editor's Choice as a running headlamp, praising the constant-brightness honesty (500 lm means 500 lm for 2 h) and the rear red light. Advnture/T3-era reviews loved the comfort and glove-friendly button. The burst-mode button placement (rear) is the classic complaint. Micro-USB in 2026 and 150 g weight are the reasons buyers now hesitate — the 800 Pro exists for the weight-conscious.
Durability & warranty-claim reality
The SlimFit construction holds up; the IPX4 rating survived a 2-hour real-world mist test. The micro-USB port is the aging weak point. BioLite's support reputation is good (mission-driven brand), but parts availability for a late-lifecycle model is the real question — buy spares (cables) while listed.
Year-by-year history
- 2023: Established flagship; widely reviewed and awarded.
- 2024: Unchanged; 800 Pro takes the slim-line spotlight.
- 2025: Unchanged; first not-in-stock sightings at some dealers.
- 2026: Late lifecycle as of 2026-09-20; still listed at $99.95 MSRP.
Closest existing catalog rivals
- specs/biolite-headlamp-800-pro.md — the newer BioLite slim headlamp; lighter, lower top output.
- specs/petzl-actik-core.md — mainstream hybrid alternative.
- specs/black-diamond-spot-400-r.md — mainstream rechargeable trail headlamp.
Care
Charge via the Run Forever cable; use lock mode in transit; rinse the band after heavy sweat.
Buying traps
- Lifecycle trap: confirm it's actually in stock and returnable — several dealers show no stock.
- 750 lm is a 30-second burst, not a mode; sustained high is 500 lm.
- Micro-USB in 2026; 150 g is heavy for runners.
Additional community voices
- Trailspace's reviewer verified the 5.3 oz claimed weight exactly and the IPX4 rating with a 2-hour hose test.
- Running communities still cite the constant-brightness mode as the honest spec done right.
Spec gap-fill
Current BioLite official warranty terms and remaining-dealer stock — partially UNVERIFIED; MSRP $99.95 confirmed via locally.com.
Images
- images/biolite-headlamp-750-1.jpg — PRIMARY studio front, green, wide lamp panel
- images/biolite-headlamp-750-2.jpg — lifestyle: worn, side profile
- images/biolite-headlamp-750-3.jpg — 3/4 angle, green
- images/biolite-headlamp-750-4.jpg — flat-lay, flood lens detail
- images/biolite-headlamp-750-5.jpg — studio front, charcoal colorway
- images/biolite-headlamp-750-6.jpg — side 3/4, rear strap housing detail
All six verified 2026-09-20 (HeadLamp 750, not 330/200 family). Manifest: images/IMAGES-lighting-r3.md.
Research footer
Researched 2026-09-20. Sources: locally.com (MSRP), Trailspace (measured weight, IPX4 test, box contents), Montanic/Alpine Start (specs), Trail & Kale (Editor's Choice review), Advnture (specs).