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Mares EOS Beam vs Seac R3

What EOS Beam does better (2) and where R3 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Mares EOS Beam
Mares · 2022EOS Beam
4.2Score
2 advantages≈ $100
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Seac R3
Seac · 2022R3
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ $85
5.2Brightness & throw2.6
2.9Battery & charging3.7
7.9Build & durability6.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

EOS BeamR3
26 × 15842 × 140
EOS BeamR3Difference
Length / height158 mm140 mm+18 mm
Head diameter / width26 mm42 mm−16 mm
Weight188 g255 g−67 g

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

Why is EOS Beam better than R3?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 400 lm2.5×
  2. Weight188 g vs 255 g+36%

Why is R3 better than EOS Beam?

  1. Maximum runtime1.5 h vs 2 h+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Mares EOS BeamMares EOS Beam≈ $1004.2
Seac R3Seac R3≈ $853.8
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm400 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XP-G2
LED maker—Cree
Number of LEDs11
Colour temperature—7,300K
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime1.5 h2 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to100 m100 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height158 mm140 mm
Head diameter / width26 mm42 mm
Weight188 g255 g
Modes & features
Colours—Black
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