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Nitecore EDC23 SABER vs Nitecore EDC31

What EDC23 SABER does better (0) and where EDC31 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC23 SABER
Nitecore · 2025EDC23 SABER
0 advantages≈ $75
vs
Nitecore EDC31
Nitecore · 2025EDC31
9.0Score
2 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
6.8Brightness & throw7.6

Why is EDC23 SABER better than EDC31?

EDC23 SABER has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is EDC31 better than EDC23 SABER?

  1. Maximum output2,500 lm vs 3,500 lm+40%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)280 m vs 380 m+36%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC31Nitecore EDC31≈ $559.0
Light output
Maximum output2,500 lm3,500 lm
Peak beam intensity—35,630 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)280 m380 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 20 MAX
LED maker—NiteLab
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature—3,500K
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—3,800 mAh
Maximum runtime—57 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
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
Size & weight
Weight—31 g
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
Lockout—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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