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Energizer Hybrid Power vs Nitecore NU31

What Hybrid Power does better (1) and where NU31 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Energizer Hybrid Power
Energizer · 2025Hybrid Power
7.9Score
1 advantage≈ $40
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Nitecore NU31
Nitecore · 2023NU31
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $40
5.0Brightness & throw6.6
8.8Build & durability5.3

Why is Hybrid Power better than NU31?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%

Why is NU31 better than Hybrid Power?

  1. Maximum output400 lm vs 550 lm+38%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU31Nitecore NU31≈ $407.4
Light output
Maximum output400 lm550 lm
Peak beam intensity—5,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—145 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—4
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—1,800 mAh
Maximum runtime—147 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx6
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—130 mm
Weight—96 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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