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Nitecore NU31 vs Scangrip Flex Wear

What NU31 does better (5) and where Flex Wear wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU31
Nitecore · 2023NU31
6.8Score
5 advantages≈ $40
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Scangrip Flex Wear
Scangrip · 2023Flex Wear
3.5Score
0 advantages≈ $35
5.9Brightness & throw2.4
7.3Battery & charging2.0
5.0Build & durability2.4

Why is NU31 better than Flex Wear?

  1. Maximum output550 lm vs 150 lm3.7×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)145 m vs 45 m3.2×
  3. Maximum runtime147 h vs 4 h36.8×
  4. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 800 mAh2.2×
  5. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%

Why is Flex Wear better than NU31?

Flex Wear has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Nitecore NU31Nitecore NU31≈ $406.8
Light output
Maximum output550 lm150 lm
Peak beam intensity5,260 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)145 m45 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs42
Battery & charging
Battery capacity1,800 mAh800 mAh
Maximum runtime147 h4 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx4
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width130 mm—
Weight96 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
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