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Imalent LD35 vs Nitecore EDC31

What LD35 does better (0) and where EDC31 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Imalent LD35
Imalent · 2026LD35
0 advantages≈ $60
vs
Nitecore EDC31
Nitecore · 2025EDC31
8.7Score
3 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
5.0Brightness & throw7.0

Why is LD35 better than EDC31?

LD35 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is EDC31 better than LD35?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 3,500 lm2.9×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)328 m vs 380 m+16%
  3. Peak beam intensity26,900 cd vs 35,630 cd+32%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC31Nitecore EDC31≈ $558.7
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm3,500 lm
Peak beam intensity26,900 cd35,630 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)328 m380 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 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
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
Lockout—Yes
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