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Imalent GR36 vs Nitecore EDC31

What GR36 does better (0) and where EDC31 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Imalent GR36
Imalent · 2025GR36
7.5Score
0 advantages≈ $60
vs
Nitecore EDC31
Nitecore · 2025EDC31
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ $55
Higher score
6.8Brightness & throw7.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is GR36 better than EDC31?

GR36 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is EDC31 better than GR36?

  1. Maximum output2,800 lm vs 3,500 lm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent GR36Imalent GR36≈ $607.5
Nitecore EDC31Nitecore EDC31≈ $558.7
Light output
Maximum output2,800 lm3,500 lm
Peak beam intensity—35,630 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—380 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 20 MAX
LED maker—NiteLab
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—3,800 mAh
Maximum runtime—57 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
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 clipYesYes
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
Lockout—Yes
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