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Mares EOS STROBE vs Scubapro Novalight 850

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

Mares EOS STROBE
Mares · 2018EOS STROBE
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ $120
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Scubapro Novalight 850
Scubapro · 2020Novalight 850
5.7Score
2 advantages≈ $200
2.9Brightness & throw3.6
9.3Battery & charging8.4
4.6Build & durability5.3

Why is EOS STROBE better than Novalight 850?

  1. Maximum runtime20 h vs 7 h2.9×

Why is Novalight 850 better than EOS STROBE?

  1. Maximum output450 lm vs 850 lm+89%
  2. Submersible to100 m vs 150 m+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Mares EOS STROBEMares EOS STROBE≈ $1207.5
Light output
Maximum output450 lm850 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs11
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion, C
Number of batteries—2
Maximum runtime20 h7 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to100 m150 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight—522 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
ColoursOrangeBlack
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