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Acebeam D30 vs Scubapro Novalight 1000R

What D30 does better (2) and where Novalight 1000R wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam D30
Acebeam · 2026D30
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ $190
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Scubapro Novalight 1000R
Scubapro · 2024Novalight 1000R
6.4Score
0 advantages≈ $190
9.7Brightness & throw5.2
8.1Battery & charging5.4

Why is D30 better than Novalight 1000R?

  1. Maximum output5,600 lm vs 1,000 lm5.6×
  2. Maximum runtime5 h vs 2.5 h2×

Why is Novalight 1000R better than D30?

Novalight 1000R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Acebeam D30Acebeam D30≈ $1909.2
Light output
Maximum output5,600 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity528,529 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,454 m—
Runtime at maximum output300 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XP-L
LED makerLuminusCree
Colour temperature—4,200K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime5 h2.5 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—150 m
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight—320 g
Modes & features
SwitchSide switch—
SOS / beaconYes—
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