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Imalent BL50 vs Nitecore EDC31

What BL50 does better (1) and where EDC31 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Imalent BL50
Imalent · 2023BL50
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ $70
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Nitecore EDC31
Nitecore · 2025EDC31
9.0Score
0 advantages≈ $55
8.7Brightness & throw7.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is BL50 better than EDC31?

  1. Maximum output3,600 lm vs 3,500 lm+3%

Why is EDC31 better than BL50?

EDC31 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Imalent BL50Imalent BL50≈ $709.2
Nitecore EDC31Nitecore EDC31≈ $559.0
Light output
Maximum output3,600 lm3,500 lm
Peak beam intensity—35,630 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—380 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP50.3 HINiteLab UHi 20 MAX
LED makerCreeNiteLab
Colour temperature—3,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—3,800 mAh
Maximum runtime—57 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Weight—31 g
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
UV lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
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