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Scubapro Novalight 1000R vs Scubapro Novalight 850 Tec

What Novalight 1000R does better (1) and where Novalight 850 Tec wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Scubapro Novalight 1000R
Scubapro · 2024Novalight 1000R
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ $190
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Scubapro Novalight 850 Tec
Scubapro · 2024Novalight 850 Tec
7.9Score
3 advantages≈ $180
Higher score
5.2Brightness & throw3.6
5.4Battery & charging8.7
7.0Build & durability9.0

Why is Novalight 1000R better than Novalight 850 Tec?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 850 lm+18%

Why is Novalight 850 Tec better than Novalight 1000R?

  1. Maximum runtime2.5 h vs 7 h2.8×
  2. Submersible to150 m vs 300 m2×
  3. Weight320 g vs 288 g+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm850 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-LCree XP-L
LED makerCreeCree
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature4,200K4,200K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Maximum runtime2.5 h7 h
RechargeableYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to150 m300 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height—253 mm
Head diameter / width—45 mm
Weight320 g288 g
Modes & features
Colours—Black
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