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Nitecore EDC31 vs Wuben L1

What EDC31 does better (4) and where L1 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC31
Nitecore · 2025EDC31
8.7Score
4 advantages≈ $55
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Wuben L1
Wuben · 2025L1
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ $55
7.0Brightness & throw5.9
5.5Battery & charging7.5
9.3Build & durability6.8

Why is EDC31 better than L1?

  1. Maximum output3,500 lm vs 2,000 lm+75%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m vs 350 m+9%
  3. Peak beam intensity35,630 cd vs 30,620 cd+16%
  4. Impact resistance (drop)2 m vs 1.5 m+33%

Why is L1 better than EDC31?

  1. Maximum runtime57 h vs 90 h+58%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC31Nitecore EDC31≈ $558.7
Wuben L1Wuben L1≈ $558.0
Light output
Maximum output3,500 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity35,630 cd30,620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m350 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 20 MAX—
LED makerNiteLabOsram
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Battery & charging
Battery capacity3,800 mAh—
Maximum runtime57 h90 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time1 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)2 m1.5 m
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clipYes—
Modes & features
SwitchTail switchTail switch
LockoutYes—
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