10 Reviews: Best Dive Light for Murky Water (Dec 2023)

Tovatec’s Fusion 530 is an excellent option for practically any dive, and it can handle depths of up to 100 meters. It can last three hours when powered by the integrated lithium-ion battery, or two and a half hours when powered by normal AAA batteries. A magnetic slide controls the light brightness as well as the power switch. There are four different levels to select from 30%, 50%, 100%, and an emergency strobe light. This is a fantastic safety feature. The angle of the light may be adjusted in addition to the power. You may go from a tight 12-degree angle to a broad 100-degree angle. You may remove the flashlight’s head to produce a broad 140-degree beam. It’s a bigger dive light than some of the others on the market, but it’s still tiny enough to fit into a small BCD pocket.

This is a great light for night dives and a great rechargeable flashlight for around the house. This is my second dive light from Tovatec. I like this brand...not the cheapest, but great quality and really good value!

by James Riley

The Dorcy 411467 Dive II is constructed of anodized aluminum and is very light, weighing in just under a pound. It’s waterproof to 100 meters and has a 200-foot beam range. It’s powered by six AAA batteries and can last up to eight hours. Its narrow, focused beam is ideal for day dives or peering into holes and fissures. It’d also be a fantastic night dive back up. Because the light is switched on by twisting the rim, turning it underwater may be challenging depending on the kind of gloves you’re wearing. This light is incredibly brilliant, especially given its size and the fact that it is only powered by AAA batteries.

I was worried that this would night be bright enough but for the price I decided to bite the bullet and order this light. The brightness was unbelievable even in murky waters. I highly recommend this product. this light out performed my brothers $150 dollar light.

by Jim

It’s quite adaptable. It has two modes, each with a distinct power setting: an 800 lumen 60° wide beam and a 500 lumen 12° spotlight. There are additional 1200 and 2500 lumen variants of the SOLA. Its wide beam may be employed to capture the perfect photograph or just to illuminate the surroundings. Use a flashlight to see through the floating particles if the water is murky. The SOLA is also quite light, weighing just 285g. The included wrist strap secures it without requiring you to use your hands.

Works fantastic, have taken on 4 dives now and it’s performed amazing! It’s been especially good for Lobstering.

by Mr. Outdoors

This light is ideal for macro underwater photography and video since it is tiny, light, and flexible. Kraken Sports has risen to the top of the underwater lighting retail market. underwater photographers, videographers, and filmmakers may use the Macro Hydra 2500 macro light. The Hydra 2500, while being advertised as a macro light, is quite adaptable. Red, blue, and pink are among the light color options available. If you want to use it as a strobe light, you may activate the burst mode on this model. When photographing underwater, the light provides a lovely and gentle glow. For other types of photography, the light may be used with a wide-angle lens as well.

Powered by 20,000 lumens, the Dive Rite light is a high-performance model that is ideal for underwater exploration. A spinning magnetic switch and a 6-degree focused beam are included with the light. The ergonomic soft handgrip makes it simple to use when diving with only one hand. If you’re looking for a light that weighs less than 1.5 pounds, this is the best choice. The light has four built-in batteries and can be recharged, making it both environmentally friendly and useful in an emergency. There is a gentler setting, as well as a more strong penetrating beam, making it ideal for use in murky waters.

Excellent primary light for technical and cave diving. Light, streamlined and not bulky at all, long burn time (3.5 hrs on high), bright, easy operation. Attach double ended bolt snap (short) to both, light and handle to secure them together

by Stefan Krewerth

Aluminium + high-power mono LED = unbeatably low-cost “light cannon”. 13,000 lumens and up to 16 hours of burn time. The Mares engineers intended to build a powerful, portable light that could also float. Obviously, internal quality requirements must be met. As a result, the lamp’s frame was aluminum, and the light source was a high-power LED driven by three C-alkaline batteries. So Eos 5 may be charged instantly and transferred. The corrosion-resistant aluminum effectively protects pricey electronics. Two O-rings hold the light head to the housing, preventing water intrusion. The Eos 5 is a joy to hold. With a 22 cm length, it may easily fit into a jacket pocket or be looped to D-rings. For deep operations, Eos 5 has a long burn duration. 

Lights are really bright. It’s nice having the brightest lights on a dive trip.

by Dalton E

The GoBe light has several advantages. First, it’s little. It’s small enough to fit in your palm and still produces 1000 lumens. This dive light’s battery is larger than the common CR18650 lithium battery found in many dive lights. The GoBe is also flexible, allowing you to replace the light head with a GoBe 800 or GoBe 500 spot head, thereby converting it into a spotlight. It also includes a sealed and integrated battery compartment that prohibits you from changing the battery. The GoBe comes with a rechargeable battery and a USB cord. We enjoy how little the charger and light are, making them easy to travel with.

With a reputation for long-lasting performance, the OrcaTorch D550 is an excellent choice for a 1000 lumen dive light. A CR18650 lithium-ion battery and charging port and cable are included. Using the brightest brightness for two hours straight or the lowest brightness for six hours straight is a good runtime for this battery. Generally speaking, this is enough time to complete most dives. There is a spare battery that may be brought along in case the primary battery dies.

Used this on 2 dives in murky water and it did fine. Seems pretty sturdy. Liked it came with 2 batteries and wrist strap

by Warsaw

Despite its little size, the Mini Q40 MK2 is a very powerful dive light. It is quite bright for its small size, given its compact design. When you’re wearing heavy diving gloves, it’s easy to locate the light’s simple push switch. You may use the Mini Q40-MK2 for 5 hours straight and get up to 250 lumens. The light is powered by four AA batteries, making it easy to keep the light on wherever you are. Because of its modest size, it is ideal for short domestic dives as well as extended international dives. Packing this light is a breeze because to its small size and low weight of about 6 ounces. Even in murky waters, the concentrated, penetrating beam is effective.

I used this as a scuba diving light. It's light weight, perfect for night dives and can go down to reasonable depths

by Chris-Ann Speid

The CREE XHP70-powered D46 is a modern, small, and powerful LED diving light. Two LEDs provide a brilliant light output of up to 5200 lumens, and the side switch provides quick and easy access to the light’s four brightness settings and SOS mode. Using a magnetic levitation system to keep the torch body-safe for diving, the battery carrier is maintained above the tube. There are 5200 lumens at the turbo setting and 450 at low. Lightweight at 511 grams, it’s easy to carry along.