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Loop Gear SK05 Pro vs Nitecore EDC31

What SK05 Pro does better (3) and where EDC31 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Loop Gear SK05 Pro
Loop Gear · 2025SK05 Pro
9.5Score
3 advantages≈ $100
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Nitecore EDC31
Nitecore · 2025EDC31
8.7Score
0 advantages≈ $55
7.6Brightness & throw7.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is SK05 Pro better than EDC31?

  1. Maximum output4,360 lm vs 3,500 lm+25%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)405 m vs 380 m+7%
  3. Peak beam intensity41,010 cd vs 35,630 cd+15%

Why is EDC31 better than SK05 Pro?

EDC31 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC31Nitecore EDC31≈ $558.7
Light output
Maximum output4,360 lm3,500 lm
Peak beam intensity41,010 cd35,630 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)405 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
Power bank functionYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYesYes
Modes & features
Brightness levels7—
Switch—Tail switch
Lockout—Yes
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