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Scubapro Novalight 1000R vs Seac SZ 5000

What Novalight 1000R does better (0) and where SZ 5000 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Scubapro Novalight 1000R
Scubapro · 2024Novalight 1000R
6.4Score
0 advantages≈ $190
vs
Seac SZ 5000
Seac · 2024SZ 5000
9.6Score
1 advantage≈ $240
Higher score
5.2Brightness & throw9.4
5.4Battery & charging7.8

Why is Novalight 1000R better than SZ 5000?

Novalight 1000R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is SZ 5000 better than Novalight 1000R?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 4,200 lm4.2×
Specifications

Side by side

Seac SZ 5000Seac SZ 5000≈ $2409.6
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm4,200 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-L—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature4,200K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—7,800 mAh
Maximum runtime2.5 h2.5 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to150 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight320 g—
Modes & features
Colours—Black
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