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Nitecore EDC31 vs Wuben L3
What EDC31 does better (4) and where L3 wins (2) — every spec side by side.
Why is EDC31 better than L3?
- Peak beam intensity35,630 cd vs 12,770 cd2.8×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m vs 226 m+68%
- Maximum output3,500 lm vs 3,000 lm+17%
- Impact resistance (drop)2 m vs 1 m2×
Why is L3 better than EDC31?
- Maximum runtime57 h vs 120 h2.1×
- Battery capacity3,800 mAh vs 4,800 mAh+26%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 3,500 lm | 3,000 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 35,630 cd | 12,770 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 380 m | 226 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | NiteLab UHi 20 MAX | — |
| LED maker | NiteLab | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 3,800 mAh | 4,800 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 57 h | 120 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging time | 1 h | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 2 m | 1 m |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Pocket clip | Yes | — |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | Tail switch | — |
| Strobe | — | Yes |
| SOS / beacon | — | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | — |
