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Nitecore MH15 vs Scubapro Novalight 850 Tec

What MH15 does better (1) and where Novalight 850 Tec wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore MH15
Nitecore · 2024MH15
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ $40
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Scubapro Novalight 850 Tec
Scubapro · 2024Novalight 850 Tec
7.9Score
1 advantage≈ $180
6.1Brightness & throw3.6
9.1Build & durability9.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

MH15Novalight 850 Tec
68 × 11745 × 253
MH15Novalight 850 TecDifference
Length / height117 mm253 mm−136 mm
Head diameter / width68 mm45 mm+23 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is MH15 better than Novalight 850 Tec?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 850 lm2.4×

Why is Novalight 850 Tec better than MH15?

  1. Submersible to200 m vs 300 m+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore MH15Nitecore MH15≈ $409.0
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm850 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XP-L
LED maker—Cree
Number of LEDs181
Colour temperature—4,200K
Battery & charging
Maximum runtime—7 h
RechargeableNo—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to200 m300 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height117 mm253 mm
Head diameter / width68 mm45 mm
Weight—288 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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