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Fenix E06R vs Nitecore EDC31

What E06R does better (1) and where EDC31 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E06R
Fenix · 2025E06R
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ $50
vs
Nitecore EDC31
Nitecore · 2025EDC31
8.7Score
4 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
2.8Brightness & throw7.0
4.1Battery & charging5.5
9.7Build & durability9.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is E06R better than EDC31?

  1. Maximum runtime60 h vs 57 h+5%

Why is EDC31 better than E06R?

  1. Maximum output700 lm vs 3,500 lm5×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)110 m vs 380 m3.5×
  3. Peak beam intensity3,020 cd vs 35,630 cd11.8×
  4. Battery capacity750 mAh vs 3,800 mAh5.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E06RFenix E06R≈ $508.5
Nitecore EDC31Nitecore EDC31≈ $558.7
Light output
Maximum output700 lm3,500 lm
Peak beam intensity3,020 cd35,630 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)110 m380 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-12NiteLab UHi 20 MAX
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity750 mAh3,800 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h57 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height69 mm—
Head diameter / width29 mm—
Body diameter / depth16 mm—
Weight54 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels10—
Switch—Tail switch
UV lightYes—
Laser pointer / aiming laserYes—
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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