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Nitecore DL30 vs Scubapro Novalight 1000R Wide

What DL30 does better (2) and where Novalight 1000R Wide wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore DL30
Nitecore · 2025DL30
5.9Score
2 advantages≈ $120
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Scubapro Novalight 1000R Wide
Scubapro · 2024Novalight 1000R Wide
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ $190
Higher score
7.9Brightness & throw5.2
7.5Battery & charging5.4
4.6Build & durability7.0

Why is DL30 better than Novalight 1000R Wide?

  1. Maximum runtime6 h vs 2.5 h2.4×
  2. Maximum output1,100 lm vs 1,000 lm+10%

Why is Novalight 1000R Wide better than DL30?

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

Side by side

Nitecore DL30Nitecore DL30≈ $1205.9
Light output
Maximum output1,100 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity155,240 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)788 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XP-L
LED maker—Cree
Colour temperature—4,200K
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime6 h2.5 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to100 m150 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight—320 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels2—
SOS / beaconYes—
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