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Nitecore EDC15 vs Nitecore EDC31

What EDC15 does better (1) and where EDC31 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC15
Nitecore · 2026EDC15
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ $75
vs
Nitecore EDC31
Nitecore · 2025EDC31
8.7Score
5 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
4.1Brightness & throw7.0
6.8Battery & charging5.5
6.4Build & durability9.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is EDC15 better than EDC31?

  1. Maximum runtime200 h vs 57 h3.5×

Why is EDC31 better than EDC15?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 3,500 lm2.9×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)208 m vs 380 m+83%
  3. Peak beam intensity10,886 cd vs 35,630 cd3.3×
  4. Battery capacity1,050 mAh vs 3,800 mAh3.6×
  5. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC15Nitecore EDC15≈ $755.5
Nitecore EDC31Nitecore EDC31≈ $558.7
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm3,500 lm
Peak beam intensity10,886 cd35,630 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)208 m380 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 20 MAX
LED maker—NiteLab
Battery & charging
Battery capacity1,050 mAh3,800 mAh
Maximum runtime200 h57 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)2 m2 m
Body materialStainless steelAluminium
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Weight85 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
Switch—Tail switch
StrobeYes—
UV lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
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