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Scubapro Novalight 850 vs Seac R30

What Novalight 850 does better (0) and where R30 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Scubapro Novalight 850
Scubapro · 2020Novalight 850
5.7Score
0 advantages≈ $200
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Seac R30
Seac · 2022R30
2 advantages≈ $210
3.6Brightness & throw7.0

Why is Novalight 850 better than R30?

Novalight 850 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is R30 better than Novalight 850?

  1. Maximum output850 lm vs 1,500 lm+76%
  2. Weight522 g vs 480 g+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Seac R30Seac R30≈ $210
Light output
Maximum output850 lm1,500 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XP-G2
LED maker—Cree
Number of LEDs13
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, C—
Number of batteries23
Maximum runtime7 h—
RechargeableYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to150 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—170 mm
Head diameter / width—66 mm
Weight522 g480 g
Modes & features
ColoursBlackBlack
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