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Nitecore EDC31 vs Wuben X3 Owl

What EDC31 does better (1) and where X3 Owl wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC31
Nitecore · 2025EDC31
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ $55
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Wuben X3 Owl
Wuben · 2025X3 Owl
0 advantages≈ $50
7.0Brightness & throw3.8

Why is EDC31 better than X3 Owl?

  1. Maximum output3,500 lm vs 1,000 lm3.5×

Why is X3 Owl better than EDC31?

X3 Owl has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC31Nitecore EDC31≈ $558.7
Light output
Maximum output3,500 lm1,000 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—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time1 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
Red light—Yes
LockoutYes—
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