Kraken Sports Hydra 1800+WSR Review
The Kraken Hydra 1800+WSR is the next evolution in underwater lighting. With 1800 lumens, USB-C rechargeable battery, and flood/spot/red beam modes, it covers every scenario. The Auto Flash-Off feature automatically dims when your strobe fires — eliminating overexposure risk and making it a photographer's dream light.
- Brand
- Kraken Sports
- Category
- Dive Lights
- Price
- $580 USD
- Price tier
- premium
- Gear Score
- 9.1 / 10
- User rating
- 4.7 (156 reviews)
- Year
- 2026
- Best for
- underwater photography, night diving, macro work
- Pros
- Auto Flash-Off prevents overexposure when strobes fire; USB-C charging — no cradle needed; Three beam modes including red for night creatures; 100m depth rating for serious divers
- Cons
- Premium price for a focus/video light; 80-minute burn time at full power is moderate; Slightly heavy for travel
- Lumens
- 1800
- Battery
- 21700 rechargeable (USB-C)
- Burn Time
- 80 min at full power
- Beam Modes
- Flood, Spot, Red
- Depth Rating
- 330ft / 100m
- Special Feature
- Auto Flash-Off
The Kraken Hydra 1800+WSR is the next evolution in underwater lighting. With 1800 lumens, USB-C rechargeable battery, and flood/spot/red beam modes, it covers every scenario. The Auto Flash-Off feature automatically dims when your strobe fires — eliminating overexposure risk and making it a photographer's dream light.
- Auto Flash-Off prevents overexposure when strobes fire
- USB-C charging — no cradle needed
- Three beam modes including red for night creatures
- 100m depth rating for serious divers
- Premium price for a focus/video light
- 80-minute burn time at full power is moderate
- Slightly heavy for travel
BASED ON 156 REVIEWS
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