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Ryobi R18ALP vs Scangrip Nova R

What R18ALP does better (0) and where Nova R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ryobi R18ALP
Ryobi · 2021R18ALP
5.0Score
0 advantages≈ $60
vs
Scangrip Nova R
Scangrip · 2021Nova R
7.7Score
2 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
7.8Brightness & throw9.1
3.1Build & durability3.4

Why is R18ALP better than Nova R?

R18ALP has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Nova R better than R18ALP?

  1. Maximum output900 lm vs 2,000 lm2.2×
  2. Weight900 g vs 790 g+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Ryobi R18ALPRyobi R18ALP≈ $605.0
Scangrip Nova RScangrip Nova R≈ $707.7
Light output
Maximum output900 lm2,000 lm
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
Colour temperature—6,000K
Battery & charging
BatteryPower-tool batteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime—20 h
RechargeableYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight900 g790 g
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