Customer reviews from bioliteenergy.com
BioLite - HeadLamp 330 - Sunrise Yellow
Average customer rating
4.5
(409 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 409 reviews
5 Stars
311
4 Stars
52
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
14
1 Star
14
86%of customers recommend this product.
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248)
Customer Reviews for BioLite - HeadLamp 330 - Sunrise Yellow
Customer Rating
2
Battery doesn't hold charge
on August 25, 2022
Posted by: Guelphguy
from Guelph, ON Canada
Length of ownership:6 months
Bought fairly recently - I fully charge the battery and when I go to use the headlamp, one or 2 weeks later without using it in between, the battery is completey dead and I can't use the headlamp. Basically, I can't trust this headlamp to bring with me backcountryto rely on it to use it when I want to - that's pretty disappointing.
Other than that, when the headlamp actually has a charge, it works fine.
Other than that, when the headlamp actually has a charge, it works fine.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: Gtrut
from Pittsburgh PA
Length of ownership:1 month
Verified Purchase:Yes
Light weight and durable I have several Biolite products and they all are excellent
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
1
Great light for only 4 uses
on December 30, 2022
Posted by: Stuu
from Washington State
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
I bought this headlamp in Sept of 2021. I have used it less than 10 times. The power button has stopped working, yet, the battery display button still works indicating full battery. When it works it really is nice, yet it has no longevity, nor is it reliable for anything.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from bioliteenergy.comBy BioLite, CS, January 6, 2023
Hi there! Thanks so much for your feedback. Your headlamp should certainly last more than 4 uses. Please reach out to our support team at support@bioliteenergy.com. We would love to replace this for you!
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Customer Rating
1
I wanted to love this....
on January 24, 2023
Posted by: Azazel's Wings
from California
Length of ownership:6 months
I was given the headlamp as a gift by my husband and I loved how comfortable it felt to wear as well as being rechargeable and super bright. Unfortunately that's where the pros end... the on/off switch is tiny and in an awkward spot, with a hard plastic nib sticking up right by it, you have to either have nails or press your finger into it pretty hard to get it to function. Nonetheless, I liked not having to buy batteries and it worked great... until it didn't. After using it about once a week/ every other week, for 5 months it started acting crazy. The lights that indicate the charge/ charging will be all lit up as fully charged when plugged in and the lamp works WHILE it's plugged in, but as soon as it comes off the charger the indicators turn off one by one and the lamp goes dark, within 2-3 minutes, tops, sometimes instantly. When it's plugged back, it again claims to to have a full charge. Soooo, either this headlamp is confused, drunk, is having a great laugh punking me or it's a piece of crap.
Seeing I don't appear to be the only one with the same malfunctions and dragging a mile long extension cord from the back of my head is rather bothersome..I really can't recommend this light.
Seeing I don't appear to be the only one with the same malfunctions and dragging a mile long extension cord from the back of my head is rather bothersome..I really can't recommend this light.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from bioliteenergy.comBy BioLite, CS, January 30, 2023
Hi there! Thank you for sharing your experience with the HL330. Please reach out to our support team so we can help troubleshoot or replace your headlamp. We can be reached at support@bioliteenergy.com.
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Customer Rating
5
Fantastic headlamp
on September 13, 2023
Posted by: Johnny
from Long Beach, California
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
I never thought I would get so jazzed about a headlamp. This little wonder is so light, comfortable, intuitive, and long-lasting. I had another brand prior to this one, and I never thought particular features were very critical--light is just light, right? Now it doesn't seem that way. This thing fits like a glove, and practically operates by intuition. I have been so pleased with this headlamp, the best outdoor gear purchase I've made in the last couple years. The only possible drawback is that the lamp button is tiny, so with my big hands I need to use the corner of a fingernail to operate it. But its compactness is part of its special appeal, and I knew that going into it. I use my BioLite 330 not just hiking, but for evening yard work, searching in dark closets, looking for my lost pet at night, etc. Its brightness is plenty for my needs--I wouldn't want a brighter light, most of the time I dim it down from its maximum output, anyway. If I lost mine, there is no way I would replace it with a different headlamp. I'm a BioLite 330 convert.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Light but powerful
on March 11, 2019
Posted by: Joan W
I love this headlamp!
It's very light and comfortable to wear and stays snug against my head without that too tight feeling that always gives me a headache with other headlamps. I like the low profile front--less weight in the front definitely increases the amount of time I can wear it comfortably.
I was initially worried about having something on the backside of headlamp band (because which of us has not had "that" lamp with the ginormous battery pack poking you in the back of the head before) but it's no issue. I put on the headlamp and it's so light and perfectly fitted it literally disappears-- I forget I have it on until I need it.
It's very light and comfortable to wear and stays snug against my head without that too tight feeling that always gives me a headache with other headlamps. I like the low profile front--less weight in the front definitely increases the amount of time I can wear it comfortably.
I was initially worried about having something on the backside of headlamp band (because which of us has not had "that" lamp with the ginormous battery pack poking you in the back of the head before) but it's no issue. I put on the headlamp and it's so light and perfectly fitted it literally disappears-- I forget I have it on until I need it.
Written by a customer while visiting bioliteenergy.com
Customer Rating
4
Great headlamp but still has quirks
on April 10, 2019
Posted by: Kenyon
I have had my eye on this for a long time. Finally got it and took it on my 1-week long camp trip. It is very bright. I like using the spotlight function the most. I keep it on low medium and it is plenty bright. If you use it on max brightness then the battery will drain quickly. There is only 1 button to control the modes. I wish there were more.
I love the low profile of it and how easily it is to tilt the light downwards. I wish it was more water resistant though and had maybe 2 buttons for better mode control
I love the low profile of it and how easily it is to tilt the light downwards. I wish it was more water resistant though and had maybe 2 buttons for better mode control
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Customer Rating
5
The best/only Headlamp you will ever buy
on August 27, 2019
Posted by: Matthew
This thing rocks!! I love it! I cannot recommend it enough. It's super comfy and EXTREMELY bright. The battery life is great. The different settings are super effective. I like that I can dim it if I need to so I'm not blinding people or burning battery. I can't imagine what more I would want from a headband. I just did a 24 hour trail race at Mt Rainer and I had my entire team buy one and everyone said it was the coolest light.
My only complaint is that the UI of clicking through the button to select the right setting can be a bit confusing.
Also, as someone who sweats ALOT, I worry that I will destroy the band and ultimately the light once it gets to funky. Not sure how to clean this thing... but after several months of use it smells fine.
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