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Ledlenser C7 Classic vs Nitecore EDC31

What C7 Classic does better (0) and where EDC31 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser C7 Classic
Ledlenser · 2025C7 Classic
0 advantages≈ $50
vs
Nitecore EDC31
Nitecore · 2025EDC31
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
3.0Brightness & throw7.4

Why is C7 Classic better than EDC31?

C7 Classic has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is EDC31 better than C7 Classic?

  1. Maximum output450 lm vs 3,500 lm7.8×
  2. RechargeableNo · C7 Classic: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC31Nitecore EDC31≈ $558.8
Light output
Maximum output450 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 temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
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 materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
Lockout—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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