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Scangrip Nova R vs XCell Base

What Nova R does better (1) and where Base wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Scangrip Nova R
Scangrip · 2021Nova R
6.9Score
1 advantage≈ $70
Higher score
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XCell Base
XCell · 2022Base
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ $35
9.0Brightness & throw6.7
6.9Battery & charging7.5
2.7Build & durability4.2

Why is Nova R better than Base?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 600 lm3.3×

Why is Base better than Nova R?

  1. Weight790 g vs 425 g+86%
Specifications

Side by side

Scangrip Nova RScangrip Nova R≈ $706.9
XCell BaseXCell Base≈ $356.0
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm600 lm
Light sourceCOB LED panelLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature6,000K6,500K
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—2,600 mAh
Maximum runtime20 h—
RechargeableYesYes
Charging time—4 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Power bank functionYes—
Build & durability
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height—190 mm
Weight790 g425 g
Modes & features
Colours—Blue, Black
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