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Nitecore DL30 vs Seac R3

What DL30 does better (2) and where R3 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore DL30
Nitecore · 2025DL30
5.9Score
2 advantages≈ $120
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Seac R3
Seac · 2022R3
3.8Score
0 advantages≈ $85
7.9Brightness & throw2.6
7.5Battery & charging3.7
4.6Build & durability6.5

Why is DL30 better than R3?

  1. Maximum output1,100 lm vs 400 lm2.8×
  2. Maximum runtime6 h vs 2 h3×

Why is R3 better than DL30?

R3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore DL30Nitecore DL30≈ $1205.9
Seac R3Seac R3≈ $853.8
Light output
Maximum output1,100 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity155,240 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)788 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XP-G2
LED maker—Cree
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature—7,300K
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime6 h2 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to100 m100 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—140 mm
Head diameter / width—42 mm
Weight—255 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels2—
SOS / beaconYes—
Colours—Black
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