Black Diamond Moji R+: a rechargeable lantern for small camp spaces
Short answer
The Moji R+ is a compact rechargeable lantern to consider for a tent or small camp space. Its diffuse light and placement options serve a different role from a trail headlamp. Check the exact model before ordering: the current page gives conflicting brightness figures and identifies Micro-USB charging.
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What makes it useful at camp?
Black Diamond describes white-light and color modes, a campfire effect and four magnets for attachment. Those features make it an interesting option for a small shared space where a headlamp beam would keep moving with its wearer. Placement matters: try to light the task without putting a bright source directly at eye level.
What should you know about charging?
The product description specifies a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and an integrated Micro-USB charging port. The feature list names it as “a BD 1500 rechargeable Lithium Ion battery that charges via micro-USB.” Pack the correct cable rather than assuming it uses USB-C like newer equipment. A rechargeable lantern suits a trip with a practical charging plan; for a longer trip, work out how you will replenish it alongside your phone and other lights.
Why are we not giving one definitive lumen figure?
The current manufacturer page disagrees with itself: its feature list states 150 lumens, while the specification table and main description state 200. Confirm the exact revision with Black Diamond before comparing maximum output. The page’s specification table lists IPX4 and high/low runtimes of 5.5/16 hours; these are manufacturer figures, not our measurements.
Do Black Diamond’s own Moji R+ documents agree?
No — the product page and the instruction sheet linked from it list different weights, burn times and water ratings.
| Specification | Product page | Instruction sheet (M14531_A) |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum output | 200 lm in specifications; 150 lm in features | 200 lm (MAX) |
| Other modes listed | High and low (no lumen figures) | 100 lm (MED); 10 lm (LOW) |
| Burn time | 5.5 h high; 16 h low | 5 h MAX; 8 h MED; 100 h LOW |
| Burn time defined as | Not stated | Until 0.25 lux at 2 meters |
| Weight | 170 g | 78 g |
| Water rating | IPX4, “Stormproof” | “Splashproof” (no IPX number) |
| Battery | 1500 mAh Li-ion (BD 1500) | Li-ion (no capacity given) |
| Charging port | Micro-USB | Not named (“USB cord”) |
| Warranty | 3 years | Three years from purchase date |
Every figure above is Black Diamond’s listing; we have measured none of them. The instruction sheet defines burn time as the “Duration the lantern will run until it reaches .25 Lux @ 2 meters (usable light for area lighting needs.)” The product page gives no definition, and neither document names a test standard. We are not choosing between the two sets of numbers. Black Diamond’s warranty page lists 3 years for lighting products and excludes “Damage from Battery Corrosion.”
Would it replace a headlamp?
We would treat it as a companion for stationary use. A light on a table or hanging in a tent does not follow your line of sight while walking or working. See our Spot versus Storm comparison for that role. The Moji R+ is worth shortlisting if rechargeable area lighting and flexible placement matter more to you than a tightly focused beam. We have not tested its controls, battery endurance or magnetic holding strength.
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The short version
The Moji R+ is a small rechargeable area lantern for a tent or camp table, with white, color and campfire modes and four magnets, and it works as a companion to a headlamp rather than a replacement. Its paperwork is the weak point. Black Diamond’s product page lists 200 lumens in one place and 150 in another, burn times of 5.5 and 16 hours, 170 g and IPX4; the instruction sheet linked from the same page lists three modes from 10 to 200 lumens, burn times of 5 to 100 hours, 78 g and only “Splashproof.” It charges over Micro-USB, not USB-C, and carries Black Diamond’s 3-year lighting warranty. Pack the right cable, read every figure as the maker’s listing, and confirm the revision with Black Diamond before comparing it with other lanterns.
Product information checked September 24, 2026, and rechecked October 3, 2026. Official photograph used with permission.
Quick answers
- Does the Moji R+ use USB-C?
- The current manufacturer description specifies Micro-USB charging. Check the exact version and supplied accessories before ordering.
- Is the Moji R+ rated 150 or 200 lumens?
- The current page lists both: 150 in its features and 200 in its specifications and description. Confirm the exact model revision with Black Diamond.
- How long does the Black Diamond Moji R+ run on a full charge?
- Black Diamond publishes two different answers. The Moji R+ product page lists a maximum burn time of 5.5 hours on high and 16 hours on low. The instruction sheet linked from that page lists 5 hours at 200 lumens, 8 hours at 100 lumens and 100 hours at 10 lumens, defining burn time as the "Duration the lantern will run until it reaches .25 Lux @ 2 meters." Neither document names a test standard behind the figures.
- How much does the Black Diamond Moji R+ weigh?
- Black Diamond lists two weights for the Moji R+. The product page specifies 170 g; the Moji R+ instruction sheet linked from the same page prints 78 g. Neither document says whether its figure includes the battery, and Black Diamond does not explain the gap, which works out to 92 g by our arithmetic. Confirm with the maker if lantern weight matters for a trip.
- Is the Black Diamond Moji R+ waterproof?
- Black Diamond does not call the Moji R+ waterproof. The product page lists "IPX 4 Stormproof: withstands rain and sleet from any angle." The Moji R+ instruction sheet linked from that page prints only "Splashproof," with no IPX number. Neither document claims any protection against immersion, so the published rating covers rain and splashes in camp, not a lantern dropped in water.