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Nitecore NU31 vs Silva Scout 3XT

What NU31 does better (2) and where Scout 3XT wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU31
Nitecore · 2023NU31
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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Silva Scout 3XT
Silva · 2023Scout 3XT
0 advantages≈ $30
6.6Brightness & throw3.5

Why is NU31 better than Scout 3XT?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)145 m vs 65 m2.2×
  2. Maximum output550 lm vs 350 lm+57%

Why is Scout 3XT better than NU31?

Scout 3XT has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU31Nitecore NU31≈ $407.4
Light output
Maximum output550 lm350 lm
Peak beam intensity5,260 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)145 m65 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs4—
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity1,800 mAh—
Maximum runtime147 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width130 mm84 mm
Weight96 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
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