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Nitecore EDC31 vs Nitecore MH25 Pro

What EDC31 does better (1) and where MH25 Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC31
Nitecore · 2025EDC31
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ $55
vs
Nitecore MH25 Pro
Nitecore · 2024MH25 Pro
9.2Score
3 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
7.6Brightness & throw8.8
6.4Battery & charging8.1
9.6Build & durability8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is EDC31 better than MH25 Pro?

  1. Maximum output3,500 lm vs 3,300 lm+6%

Why is MH25 Pro better than EDC31?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m vs 705 m+86%
  2. Peak beam intensity35,630 cd vs 124,260 cd3.5×
  3. Battery capacity3,800 mAh vs 5,300 mAh+39%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC31Nitecore EDC31≈ $559.0
Light output
Maximum output3,500 lm3,300 lm
Peak beam intensity35,630 cd124,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m705 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 20 MAXNiteLab UHi 40
LED makerNiteLabNiteLab
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature3,500K—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity3,800 mAh5,300 mAh
Maximum runtime57 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time1 h—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—40 mm
Weight31 g—
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
LockoutYes—
Colours—Black
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