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Nitecore EDC31 vs VARTA Night Cutter Pro F40R

What EDC31 does better (3) and where Night Cutter Pro F40R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC31
Nitecore · 2025EDC31
8.7Score
3 advantages≈ $55
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VARTA Night Cutter Pro F40R
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ $40
7.0Brightness & throw6.0
5.5Battery & charging6.3
9.3Build & durability2.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is EDC31 better than Night Cutter Pro F40R?

  1. Maximum output3,500 lm vs 2,000 lm+75%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m vs 350 m+9%
  3. Maximum runtime57 h vs 48 h+19%

Why is Night Cutter Pro F40R better than EDC31?

  1. Battery capacity3,800 mAh vs 5,200 mAh+37%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC31Nitecore EDC31≈ $558.7
Light output
Maximum output3,500 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity35,630 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m350 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 20 MAX—
LED makerNiteLab—
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity3,800 mAh5,200 mAh
Maximum runtime57 h48 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time1 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height—233 mm
Head diameter / width—44 mm
Weight—380 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
Strobe—Yes
LockoutYes—
Colours—Black
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