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Mares EOS Beam vs Scubapro Novalight 850R

What EOS Beam does better (2) and where Novalight 850R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Mares EOS Beam
Mares · 2022EOS Beam
4.2Score
2 advantages≈ $100
vs
Scubapro Novalight 850R
Scubapro · 2022Novalight 850R
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ $170
Higher score
5.2Brightness & throw3.6
7.9Build & durability8.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

EOS BeamNovalight 850R
26 × 15845 × 161
EOS BeamNovalight 850RDifference
Length / height158 mm161 mm−3 mm
Head diameter / width26 mm45 mm−19 mm
Weight188 g275 g−87 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is EOS Beam better than Novalight 850R?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 850 lm+18%
  2. Weight188 g vs 275 g+46%

Why is Novalight 850R better than EOS Beam?

  1. Submersible to100 m vs 150 m+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Mares EOS BeamMares EOS Beam≈ $1004.2
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm850 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XP-L
LED maker—Cree
Number of LEDs1—
Colour temperature—4,200K
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion
Maximum runtime1.5 h—
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to100 m150 m
Size & weight
Length / height158 mm161 mm
Head diameter / width26 mm45 mm
Weight188 g275 g
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