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Nitecore EDC31 vs Olight Perun 3

What EDC31 does better (2) and where Perun 3 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC31
Nitecore · 2025EDC31
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ $55
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Olight Perun 3
Olight · 2025Perun 3
0 advantages≈ $75
7.0Brightness & throw4.9

Why is EDC31 better than Perun 3?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m vs 160 m2.4×
  2. Maximum output3,500 lm vs 3,000 lm+17%

Why is Perun 3 better than EDC31?

Perun 3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Nitecore EDC31Nitecore EDC31≈ $558.7
Light output
Maximum output3,500 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity35,630 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m160 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 20 MAX—
LED makerNiteLab—
Colour temperature—3,000K
Battery & charging
Battery capacity3,800 mAh—
Maximum runtime57 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time1 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
SOS / beacon—Yes
LockoutYes—
Colours—Orange
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