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Nitecore DL30 vs Scubapro Novalight 850 Tec

What DL30 does better (1) and where Novalight 850 Tec wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore DL30
Nitecore · 2025DL30
5.9Score
1 advantage≈ $120
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Scubapro Novalight 850 Tec
Scubapro · 2024Novalight 850 Tec
7.9Score
2 advantages≈ $180
Higher score
7.9Brightness & throw3.6
7.5Battery & charging8.7
4.6Build & durability9.0

Why is DL30 better than Novalight 850 Tec?

  1. Maximum output1,100 lm vs 850 lm+29%

Why is Novalight 850 Tec better than DL30?

  1. Submersible to100 m vs 300 m3×
  2. Maximum runtime6 h vs 7 h+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore DL30Nitecore DL30≈ $1205.9
Light output
Maximum output1,100 lm850 lm
Peak beam intensity155,240 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)788 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XP-L
LED maker—Cree
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature—4,200K
Battery & charging
Maximum runtime6 h7 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to100 m300 m
Size & weight
Length / height—253 mm
Head diameter / width—45 mm
Weight—288 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels2—
SOS / beaconYes—
Colours—Black
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