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Scubapro Novalight 1000R vs Seac R30

What Novalight 1000R does better (1) and where R30 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Scubapro Novalight 1000R
Scubapro · 2024Novalight 1000R
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ $190
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Seac R30
Seac · 2022R30
1 advantage≈ $210
5.2Brightness & throw7.0

Why is Novalight 1000R better than R30?

  1. Weight320 g vs 480 g+50%

Why is R30 better than Novalight 1000R?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 1,500 lm+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Seac R30Seac R30≈ $210
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,500 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-LCree XP-G2
LED makerCreeCree
Number of LEDs—3
Colour temperature4,200K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Number of batteries—3
Maximum runtime2.5 h—
RechargeableYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to150 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—170 mm
Head diameter / width—66 mm
Weight320 g480 g
Modes & features
Colours—Black
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