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Scubapro Novalight 1000R vs Scubapro Novalight 850

What Novalight 1000R does better (2) and where Novalight 850 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Scubapro Novalight 1000R
Scubapro · 2024Novalight 1000R
6.4Score
2 advantages≈ $190
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Scubapro Novalight 850
Scubapro · 2020Novalight 850
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ $200
5.2Brightness & throw3.6
5.4Battery & charging8.4
7.0Build & durability5.3

Why is Novalight 1000R better than Novalight 850?

  1. Weight320 g vs 522 g+63%
  2. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 850 lm+18%

Why is Novalight 850 better than Novalight 1000R?

  1. Maximum runtime2.5 h vs 7 h2.8×
Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm850 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-L—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature4,200K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion18650 Li-ion, C
Number of batteries—2
Maximum runtime2.5 h7 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to150 m150 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight320 g522 g
Modes & features
Colours—Black
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