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Nitecore NU31 vs Silva Explore 4
What NU31 does better (1) and where Explore 4 wins (0) — every spec side by side.
Why is NU31 better than Explore 4?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)145 m vs 74 m+96%
Why is Explore 4 better than NU31?
Explore 4 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 550 lm | — |
| Peak beam intensity | 5,260 cd | — |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 145 m | 74 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Number of LEDs | 4 | 4 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | — |
| Maximum runtime | 147 h | — |
| Rechargeable | Yes | — |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP66 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx6 | — |
| Submersible to | 2 m | — |
| Body material | Aluminium | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Head diameter / width | 130 mm | 100 mm |
| Weight | 96 g | — |
| Modes & features | ||
| Strobe | Yes | — |
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Red light | Yes | — |
| Lockout | Yes | — |
| Colours | — | Grey |
