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Mactronic Illuma vs Nitecore NU31

What Illuma does better (0) and where NU31 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Mactronic Illuma
Mactronic · 2025Illuma
0 advantages≈ $45
vs
Nitecore NU31
Nitecore · 2023NU31
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
5.9Brightness & throw6.6

Why is Illuma better than NU31?

Illuma has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NU31 better than Illuma?

  1. Maximum output430 lm vs 550 lm+28%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 145 m+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU31Nitecore NU31≈ $407.4
Light output
Maximum output430 lm550 lm
Peak beam intensity—5,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m145 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—4
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—1,800 mAh
Maximum runtime—147 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerAluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—130 mm
Weight—96 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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