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Fenix PD32R vs Nitecore EDC31

What PD32R does better (1) and where EDC31 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD32R
Fenix · 2024PD32R
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $60
vs
Nitecore EDC31
Nitecore · 2025EDC31
9.0Score
4 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
6.3Brightness & throw7.6
6.8Battery & charging6.4
7.2Build & durability9.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD32R better than EDC31?

  1. Maximum runtime70 h vs 57 h+23%

Why is EDC31 better than PD32R?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 3,500 lm2.5×
  2. Weight136 g vs 31 g4.4×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)344 m vs 380 m+10%
  4. Peak beam intensity29,580 cd vs 35,630 cd+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD32RFenix PD32R≈ $607.4
Nitecore EDC31Nitecore EDC31≈ $559.0
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm3,500 lm
Peak beam intensity29,580 cd35,630 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)344 m380 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40NiteLab UHi 20 MAX
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Colour temperature6,500K3,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—3,800 mAh
Maximum runtime70 h57 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height135 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth23.6 mm—
Weight136 g31 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switchTail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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