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Nitecore EDC31 vs Wuben L1
What EDC31 does better (4) and where L1 wins (1) — every spec side by side.
Why is EDC31 better than L1?
- Maximum output3,500 lm vs 2,000 lm+75%
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m vs 350 m+9%
- Peak beam intensity35,630 cd vs 30,620 cd+16%
- Impact resistance (drop)2 m vs 1.5 m+33%
Why is L1 better than EDC31?
- Maximum runtime57 h vs 90 h+58%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 3,500 lm | 2,000 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 35,630 cd | 30,620 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 380 m | 350 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | NiteLab UHi 20 MAX | — |
| LED maker | NiteLab | Osram |
| Colour rendering (CRI) | — | 90 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 3,800 mAh | — |
| Maximum runtime | 57 h | 90 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging time | 1 h | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Power bank function | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 2 m | 1.5 m |
| Body material | Aluminium | — |
| Magnetic tail / base | — | Yes |
| Pocket clip | Yes | — |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | Tail switch | Tail switch |
| Lockout | Yes | — |









