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Klarus FlatTac X2 vs Nitecore EDC31

What FlatTac X2 does better (0) and where EDC31 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Klarus FlatTac X2
Klarus · 2026FlatTac X2
0 advantages≈ $50
vs
Nitecore EDC31
Nitecore · 2025EDC31
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
7.3Brightness & throw7.0

Why is FlatTac X2 better than EDC31?

FlatTac X2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is EDC31 better than FlatTac X2?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 3,500 lm+17%
  2. RechargeableNo · FlatTac X2: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC31Nitecore EDC31≈ $558.7
Light output
Maximum output3,000 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
Colour temperature3,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—3,800 mAh
Maximum runtime—57 h
RechargeableNoYes
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 materialStainless steelAluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
Lockout—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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