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Nitecore EDC31 vs Velamp ST096

What EDC31 does better (1) and where ST096 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC31
Nitecore · 2025EDC31
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ $55
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Velamp ST096
Velamp · 2026ST096
0 advantages≈ $65
9.3Build & durability6.1

Why is EDC31 better than ST096?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is ST096 better than EDC31?

ST096 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Nitecore EDC31Nitecore EDC31≈ $558.7
Light output
Maximum output3,500 lm—
Peak beam intensity35,630 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 20 MAX—
LED makerNiteLab—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity3,800 mAh—
Maximum runtime57 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time1 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight—4 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
LockoutYes—
Colours—Red, Black
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