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Acebeam D30 vs Scubapro Novalight 850 Tec

What D30 does better (1) and where Novalight 850 Tec wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam D30
Acebeam · 2026D30
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ $190
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Scubapro Novalight 850 Tec
Scubapro · 2024Novalight 850 Tec
7.9Score
1 advantage≈ $180
9.7Brightness & throw3.6
8.1Battery & charging8.7

Why is D30 better than Novalight 850 Tec?

  1. Maximum output5,600 lm vs 850 lm6.6×

Why is Novalight 850 Tec better than D30?

  1. Maximum runtime5 h vs 7 h+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam D30Acebeam D30≈ $1909.2
Light output
Maximum output5,600 lm850 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
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature—4,200K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime5 h7 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—300 m
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height—253 mm
Head diameter / width—45 mm
Weight—288 g
Modes & features
SwitchSide switch—
SOS / beaconYes—
Colours—Black
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