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Mares EOS STROBE vs Scubapro Novalight 850 Tec

What EOS STROBE does better (1) and where Novalight 850 Tec 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 Tec
Scubapro · 2024Novalight 850 Tec
7.9Score
2 advantages≈ $180
Higher score
2.9Brightness & throw3.6
9.3Battery & charging8.7
4.6Build & durability9.0

Why is EOS STROBE better than Novalight 850 Tec?

  1. Maximum runtime20 h vs 7 h2.9×

Why is Novalight 850 Tec better than EOS STROBE?

  1. Maximum output450 lm vs 850 lm+89%
  2. Submersible to100 m vs 300 m3×
Specifications

Side by side

Mares EOS STROBEMares EOS STROBE≈ $1207.5
Light output
Maximum output450 lm850 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XP-L
LED maker—Cree
Number of LEDs11
Colour temperature—4,200K
Battery & charging
Maximum runtime20 h7 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to100 m300 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height—253 mm
Head diameter / width—45 mm
Weight—288 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
ColoursOrangeBlack
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